Former McKenzie Residence
Affectionately known as the former McKenzie Residence, this beautiful Western-style mansion with white walls stands along the coast. Completed in 1940, it served as the former home of the late Duncan J. McKenzie and the late Emily M. McKenzie and is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property.The husband was a tea merchant and the wife a social welfare worker, both of whom had close ties to Shizuoka City; the wife was also the city’s first honorary citizen. The building was designed by William M. Vories, who left a legacy of many works throughout Japan.
In September 2011, it was designated as a Shizuoka City Regional Landscape Resource.
Themes
- Exterior of the Former McKenzie Residence
Basic Information
- Address
- 2852 Takamatsu, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 422-8034
- Telephone Number
- 054-237-0573
- Closures
- The day after a holiday
- Access
[Car]
About 10 minutes from the Tomei Shizuoka Interchange (*Just south of Osato Higashi Elementary School). Parking available.[Public Transportation]
Take the Shizutetsu Just Line Bus on the Ishida Kaido Route (via Shimojima to Higashi-Oya) and get off at "Hama-Shikichi"; it's a 5-minute walk from there.- Website
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
