It is a sukiya-zukuri style building that faces the most scenic spot in the Hiji River basin, Garyu-buchi, and is also known as the Katsura Imperial Villa of Ozu. Even the finer details are lavishly designed. The late Kisho Kurokawa, one of Japan's most famous architects, said of its beauty, "It is no less beautiful than Katsura Rikyu, and I want to have it even if I have to borrow money! The clear air washes your soul, and the silence makes you forget the mundane world. A rare masterpiece of architecture where you can meet the beauty and character of ancient Japan.