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Illumination of the former Fukiya Elementary School

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

This elementary school 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 then Fukiya Town Municipal Elementary and Higher Elementary School. The east and west school buildings were constructed in 1900, and the main building in 1909. The "Former Fukiya Elementary School," which is designated as an important cultural property of Okayama Prefecture, will be illuminated for a limited time. ◆Event Period: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from October 3rd (Sat) to November 29th (Sun), 2026 ◆Event Time: 19:00 - 21:00 ◆Venue: Former Fukiya Elementary School

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Telephone number 0866-29-2811
Website https://fukiya-japan.red/fukiyaschool/
Access
  • By car: Approximately 45 minutes from Okayama Expressway Kayo IC. By public transport: Approximately 55 minutes by bus from JR Bicchu-Takahashi Station to Fukiya, get off at "Fukiya (last stop)" and it's right there. *Buses do not operate during the light-up event hours. Parking: None (Please use the Shitamachi Tourist Parking Lot) (Parking for people with disabilities is available at the former Fukiya Elementary School)
Language 日本語

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