Mizuguchiya Gallery
During the Edo period, Mizuguchiya served as the waki-honjin (secondary post station) for Okitsu-juku on the Tōkaidō. From the Meiji period onward, it functioned as a seaside inn and eventually became a vacation resort for members of the imperial family, politicians, and cultural figures. This history was documented in the book *Japanese Inn* by the American author Oliver Stutler, which helped make Mizuguchiya famous among foreigners. However, in 1985, the inn closed its doors, bringing an end to a history spanning approximately 400 years.
Today, a section of the building serves as the “Mizuguchiya Gallery,” displaying materials related to Mizuguchiya and Okitsu.
Themes
- Mizuguchiya and Kimimasa Saionji
- Tableware used by Emperor Taisho and Emperor Showa
- A Garden Revealed Through Donations
Basic Information
- Address
- 36 Okitsu Honmachi, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 424-0205
- Telephone Number
- 054-369-6101
- Access
[Car]
10 minutes by car from the Tomei Shimizu Interchange[Public Transportation]
From JR Okitsu Station, take the Shizutetsu Just Line to "Okitsu Fudomae" and walk for 1 minute- Website
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
