日光市立栗山小中学校, Combined elementary and junior high school in Nikko, Japan.
Kuriyama School is a combined elementary and junior high school in Nikko where students from both levels share the same campus and facilities. The building houses classrooms, gymnasiums, and learning spaces designed to serve younger children alongside older students.
The school was established in 2006 as part of Nikko's effort to modernize and improve its educational infrastructure. Combining elementary and junior high levels under one roof was part of this broader school reform initiative.
The curriculum incorporates local traditions and community engagement, allowing students to learn about Nikko's heritage through direct participation.
The school makes use of Nikko's natural surroundings and proximity to local forest areas for outdoor activities. Visitors should know this is an active school campus and access may be limited depending on class schedules.
The school maintains strong connections with local environmental programs, utilizing Nikko's natural surroundings for outdoor educational activities.
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