Ashikaga Gakkō, Educational heritage site in Ashikaga, Japan.
The Ashikaga Gakkō stands as a reconstructed academic complex featuring traditional Japanese architecture with wooden structures and intricate roof designs.
Founded around 839, the institution reached its peak in the 16th century with 3000 students and gained recognition from Francisco Xavier as Eastern Japan's largest university.
The curriculum centered on Chinese classical literature, Confucianism, and Chinese medicine, with Zen monks serving as primary instructors for secular education.
The site opens from 9:00 to 17:00 between April and September, and until 16:30 from October to March, with admission fees of 480 yen for adults.
The Kanafurimatsu pine tree holds local significance as students believe attaching written characters to it improves their writing skills overnight.
Location: Ashikaga
Inception: 8 century
Website: https://city.ashikaga.tochigi.jp/page/english-gakko.html
GPS coordinates: 36.33806,139.45167
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
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