National Treasure-designated Former Kaichi School

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This elementary school opened in 1873 as the Dai-ni Daigaku-ku Dai-ichiban Shogaku Kaichi Gakko. The current structure was built in 1876, and approximately 70% of the construction expenses were funded by donations from the townspeople. It is a representative structure of Giyofu Kenchiku (imitation of Western-style architecture) and inside are displays of materials that give the visitor an impression of what it looked like back then.

Spot details

National Treasure-designated Former Kaichi School

Address: Nagano Matsumoto-shi Kaichi 2-4-12 Map
Area: Hakuba / Azumino Area
Phone: 0263325725
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: [Mar.-Nov.]3rdMonday(The day following if it falls on a public holiday)
[Dec.-Feb.]Monday(The day following if it falls on a public holiday), New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Admission fee to view]Adults400yen, Elementary/Junior High School Students200yen
※Free for Matsumoto City Former Bishop's Hall
Parking Lot: Available(20spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Matsumoto_City_Free_Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available(Pamphlet)
Note: *The museum will be closed from 6 Monday, 1 Sunday, 2021 until around the fall of 2026 due to earthquake-proofing construction. During this time, an introductory exhibition will be held at the adjacent Matsumoto City Old Bishop's Hall. The museum shop will also be open. I'm here.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes (when the museum is open)
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (no elevator, only 1st floor can be visited, old priest's view *difficult as there is no elevator)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Stunningly impressive

Reviewed : 2020.04.16

The Former Kaichi School was founded in 1873, Construction was completed in 1876 and it served as a functional school for 90-years until 1963. Having been designated an important cultural asset in...
Just look from outside

Reviewed : 2019.08.03

Former Kaichi School located a kilometer from the castle is me of the first modern school buildings in Japan. Although converted into a museum now, the exterior and the garden are still worth a...
Kaichi Primary School

Reviewed : 2019.06.13

I thought this place was very interesting ,you could nearly feel how many little feet would have walked up and down the passages and staircases. The fact that it was completed in 1876 and is still...