Hatoyama Hall 鳩山会館

Western residential architecture with a Japanese twist

Hatoyama Hall is a western style residence that was built in 1924 at the behest of one of Japan's most politically active families. The building is an example of fine Western-style architecture from the era, featuring tall stained-glass windows, a robust rose garden that blooms in the spring and fall, and a beautiful koi (carp) pond.

A visit to Hatoyama Hall allows for a rare chance to see western architecture as interpreted by a Japanese architect in the early 1900s. Entrance allows guests to wander the grounds as well as enter several preserved rooms within the residence.