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Shizutani School

旧閑谷学校
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784 Shizutani, Bizen, Okayama 705-0036, JapanMap
Phone+81 869-67-1436
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  • tomizuta1953
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    It was a much more impressive ninety minutes’ visit than we had expected.

    The school is located in Bizen City which is in the eastern part of Okayama Prefecture. During the Edo era the Ikeda Family was the feudal lord of Bizen. Shizutani Gakkou was established in 1670 in th...

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    Reviewed on Jun 14, 2019
  • mandyosh
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    Stunning architecture in serenity

    After the April crowds in Kyoto, it was a breath of fresh air to visit beautifully maintained Shizutani school with few other visitors. The gate keeper was friendly and provided an English pamphlet wi...

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    Reviewed on Apr 18, 2018
  • RubyII2015
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    Well worth a stop

    On our way from Hattoji international villa to Okayama, we stopped here. Very interesting and quiet spot - would be lovely to take a picnic and on a sunny day.

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    Reviewed on May 5, 2017
  • Lara N
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    First Public School in the World

    I was expecting a short visit to see a curiosity, but instead got drawn into the past at Shizutani School. The volunteer guide was not only knowledgeable, but also amusing, sharing stories and explain...

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    Reviewed on Apr 16, 2017
  • humptydumpty3
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    The maple of the cherry tree is beautiful ✨️

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    "Special historic site former Shizutani elementary school" ､ In the public school for the existing common people built by the Lord of Okayama domain, ､ It becomes the oldest in the world ｡ Black outer wall and white painted wall ､ Characteristic red Roof ､ round, hard and thick ｡ Japan ､ It was an exotic building ✨️

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    Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023
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