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Illumination of the former Fukiya Elementary School

Japan, 1290-1 Fukiya , Nariwa Town, Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, 719-2341

This was the oldest wooden school building still in use until 2012. It opened in 1873 as Kakuchi Elementary School, and later became Fukiya Elementary School and Fukiya Municipal Elementary and Senior High School. The Higashi and west buildings were built in 1900, and the main building in 1909. The former Fukiya Elementary School, designated an Important Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture, will be lit up for a limited time. ◆Event period: Saturday, October 4th to Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 ◆Event time: 19:00-21:00 ◆Venue: Former Fukiya Elementary School

Telephone number 0866-29-2811
Website https://fukiya-japan.red/fukiyaschool/
Access
  • Car: Approximately 45 minutes from Kayo IC on the Okayama Expressway Public transport: Approximately 40 minutes by bus bound for Fukiya from JR Bitchu-Kawamo Station, get off at "Fukiya" and walk for approximately 5 minutes Parking: None *Please use the Shitamachi Tourist Parking Lot *Handicapped parking is available at the former Fukiya Elementary School
Language 日本語
Other Admission fee: 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for elementary and junior high school students

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