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Ashikaga, Tochigi / 史跡足利学校

Ashikaga Gakko, Japan's Oldest School

Known as Japan's oldest school and a National Historic Site, restored to its Edo-period appearance; Francis Xavier introduced it abroad.

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

Reports open in Phase 2

Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Opening hours

April-September 9:00-17:00, October-March 9:00-16:30 (entry until 30 minutes before).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Closed on the 3rd Wednesday (the next day if a holiday) and December 29-31.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Adults 480 yen, high school 240 yen, elementary and junior high (non-residents) 120 yen (discount for 20 or more).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

About 10 minutes on foot from the north exit of JR Ashikaga Station or 15 minutes from Tobu Ashikagashi Station; about 15 minutes by car from Ashikaga IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

Use the Taiheikikan car park (40 cars, 10 coaches, free).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

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Accessibility

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Address: Ashikaga, Tochigi (Japanese address: 栃木県足利市昌平町2338)

Official site: https://www.city.ashikaga.tochigi.jp/education/000031/index.html

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Busiest days

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Busiest season

The traditional Sekiten ceremony is held on November 23.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteThe Ashikaga tourism association offers free guided tours (book ahead for 10 or more).Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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