The site of Ashikaga School

These are the ruins of Ashikaga School—said to be the oldest school in Japan—which was abandoned in 1872. The original building has been reconstructed and designated as a Japan Heritage. It is open to the public, so you can see where students studied back during the earliest days of education in Japan.

Spot details

Address: Tochigi Pref. Ashikagashi Shouheichou 2338 Map
Area: Ashikaga / Sano / Tochigi Area
Phone: 0284412655
Hours: 9:00-16:30
[Apr.- Sep.]-17:00
*Admission until 30 minutes before closing
Closed: 3rdWednesday (Nov. is 2ndWednesday. The day following if it falls on a public holiday), The end of the year (12/29-12/31) *There may be days when the facility is closed due to facility maintenance, etc.
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]420yen
[High school student]220yen
Parking Lot: Available(40spaces)
※Others, School east multi-purpose parking lot(8spaces)Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available(pamphlet, multilingual audio guide app available)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (but not inside the building)
Infant friendly: Available