Tekijuku, Dutch studies school in Kitahama, Japan
The Tekijuku building contains multiple rooms across different levels where students gathered to study Western medicine and sciences through Dutch texts.
Established in 1838 by physician Ogata Koan, Tekijuku operated during Japan's isolation period when Dutch was the primary gateway to Western knowledge.
The school building displays original study materials, including a heavily used Dutch-Japanese dictionary that demonstrates the dedication of its former students.
Located 5 minutes from Yodoyabashi Station, Tekijuku welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 16:00, except Mondays, with entry fees of 270 yen for adults.
This merchant house turned educational institution remains the sole surviving Dutch studies school from Japan's Edo period with its original structure intact.
Location: Kitahama
Inception: 1838
Founders: Ogata Kōan
Website: https://osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/about/tekijuku
GPS coordinates: 34.69120,135.50300
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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