Kangien

Kangien is a historic school building in Hita that was built during Japan's Edo period. The structure retains its original layout with traditional rooms and shows the architectural features typical of private teaching institutions from that time.

Kangien was established as a private school during the Edo period to provide education to students. The building survived Japan's modernization and was later designated as a historic site to preserve teaching methods from that era.

This was a private school building from the Edo period that reflects the educational traditions of that time. Visitors can still see the simple architecture and layout that shows how teaching took place in this era.

The site is best reached on foot while exploring Hita's quiet streets. Visitors should be prepared to enter traditional rooms, so comfortable footwear that can be easily removed is recommended.

The building displays classrooms exactly as they were used during the Edo period, with minimal furnishings and open spaces. This gives visitors a direct sense of what school life actually looked like for students and teachers back then.

Location: Hita

Founders: Tansō Hirose

Official opening: 1805

Website: https://city.hita.oita.jp/soshiki/kyoikucho/bunkazaihogoka/kangienkyoiku/kangien

GPS coordinates: 33.32272,130.93489

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01