Artistic Heritage
Sakura, a historic town in Chiba Prefecture, offers a blend of cultural and historical attractions. The Sakura City Museum of Art, housed in a former Taishō-era bank building, showcases works by artists associated with Sakura and the Boso region, as well as modern Japanese art. Nearby, the Former Residence of Lord Hotta, built in 1890 by the last lord of the Sakura domain, Masatomo Hotta, stands as a well-preserved example of Meiji-period daimyo architecture. Designated as an important cultural property, the residence and its gardens offer insights into the lifestyle of the era.