A park in Numazu City developed on the former site of a detached imperial palace, built in the Meiji period as an imperial summer and convalescent retreat. Emperors Taisho and Showa are known to have spent time here in their youth. The Western Annex survives on the grounds and can be viewed as an example of historic court architecture. Closely linked to the Imperial Japanese Navy, whose facilities…

The Numazu Imperial Villa was established in 1893 as a retreat for the imperial family, chosen for its mild climate and scenic pine forests overlooking Suruga Bay. Emperor Meiji visited the villa, but it is particularly noted as the residence where the future Emperor Taisho, then crown prince, recup…