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RestaurantJapanese RestaurantSUISU-TEI(Former Embassy of Switzerland)

Seasonal Kaiseki
at the traditional architecture

In the architecture that relocated the former Swiss Embassy,
we serve Kaiseki at the tables facing a rock garden.
For groups, we also have a banquet hall and special private rooms.

THE ORIGIN OF THE FORMER SWISS EMBASSY BUILDING

'The building of the former Swiss Embassy' was built in 1930 in Hiroo-town, Azabu, Tokyo by Bannaka Shinji as the secondary residence of the late Kondo Shigeya (the son of a member of the House of Peers), a successor of Kondo Rempei known as the founder of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha. This building, which is a pure Japanese-style mansion made entirely of hinoki cypress and has all rooms in the Kansai style, has been highly evaluated as authentic Japanese architecture. The design is by Shibuya Goro, who taught at Miyakojima Technical School in Osaka. Having a deep understanding of traditional architecture, his professional book 'Japanese Architecture (Nippon Kenchiku)' (co-written by Nagao Katsuma and the first edition was published in 1938) is still highly recognized today as a bible of Japanese architecture.

During the time it has been used as the Embassy of Switzerland from 1945 to 1952, the successive Swiss ambassadors deeply understood not only the beauty of this building but also its cultural property value so as not to spoil its original shape. Although this architecture was to be dismantled for a new embassy building, it was contributed to Nagara 'Furusato-mura' in November 1978 by Switzerland as a symbol of friendship between Switzerland and Japan, with a great effort of Bamnaka and Pierre Cuénoud, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan at that time. In 2004, it was designated as National Tangible Cultural Properties.

DINING ROOMS

Taking advantage of the layout and heavy interior of the embassy,
there are table seats and private rooms where you can dine in a quiet atmosphere.
There is also a banquet hall on the 2nd floor.

  • 1F RESTAURANT

    1F RESTAURANT

    The seats in an open restaurant facing a rock garden called Karesansui. It is available for a private banquet or wedding reception for a group of 30 people or more.

    Seats 42

  • SATSUKI

    SATSUKI

    Spacious Western-style private dining room. Take your time to enjoy your meal with family and friends.

    Seats 10

  • TSUTSUJI

    TSUTSUJI

    This dining room is popular for having a meal with your important ones.

    Seats 6

  • MATSU

    MATSU

    The openness is ideal for engagement ceremony and children's events.

    Seats 12

  • TSURU

    TSURU

    The well-lit room with beautiful scenery is popular for a class meeting, memorial service, and other banquets.

    Seats 24

  • UME（JAPANESE-STYLE）

    UME（JAPANESE-STYLE）

    Feel at ease in the private room ideal for taking children.

    Seats 4

  • 2F BANQUET HALL

    2F BANQUET HALL

    The large hall is ideal for the baby's first festival, children's events, and memorial service with 25 people or more.

    Seats 40

  • WAITING ROOM

    WAITING ROOM

    The waiting-floor represents a secondary residence of the former peerage. The sail's bottom-shaped roof made with Yakusugi, Japanese cedar of Yakushima, will make you feel the dignified atmosphere and harmony with nature. Set up a waiting room for a wedding reception or party.

USER GUIDE

Business Hours

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Last Order 8:00 PM)

Contact: RESOL NO MORI TEL: 0475-35-3333

Regular Closing Day

Open all year round.

Number of Seats
  • Restaurant 42
  • TSUTSUJI 6
  • SATSUKI 10
  • TSURU 24
  • MATSU 12
  • UME 4
  • 2F 40

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