The former Senkyo Elementary School building showcases a beautifully preserved example of late Meiji-era Western-style architecture. Designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, it's a precious structure where you can experience history and culture.
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Highlights
A beautifully preserved example of late Meiji-era Western-style architecture
Designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan
Distinctive and complex design
Meticulously selected materials and exquisite craftsmanship
Take the JR Sanyo Main Line to Yoshinaga Station, then a 10-minute taxi ride. Alternatively, use the Maniwa City Community Bus. Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Mondays (closed the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th - January 3rd)
Fee
Adults: ¥400, High school students: ¥300, Middle school students: ¥200, Elementary school students: ¥100
INFO
・Photography is permitted throughout the facility. However, please refrain from using flash photography.
・Eating and drinking are only permitted in designated areas.
・Pets are not allowed.
The former Senkyo Elementary School building, located in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, is a wooden schoolhouse built during the Meiji era. Designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, its historical significance is immense as a unique example of Western-style architecture from the late Meiji period, when Japan's school building design standards were established. Designed by Saburoha Egawa, the building, completed in 1907 (Meiji 40), features a central section comprising an entrance hall, staff room, and auditorium, flanked by symmetrical classroom wings. Its distinctive features include a mansard roof, gables on either side of the entrance, and a dormer window at the center of the facade. The interior is equally impressive, showcasing meticulously selected materials and exquisite craftsmanship, such as the double-layered coffered ceiling in the auditorium, knot-free hinoki (Japanese cypress) boards, thick pine beams, and knot-free sugi (Japanese cedar). The building reflects the passion and advanced technology dedicated to education at that time. Once a place of learning for children, this building is now open to the public as a cultural facility, sharing its history and culture with many. It's also frequently used as a filming location for movies and dramas, playing a crucial role in conveying the atmosphere of the era, appearing in works such as "ALWAYS: Sunset on Third Street" and "Carnation." The former Senkyo Elementary School building is a precious place where you can learn about history and culture while imagining the context and daily lives of people from that time.
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