■Address: 2338 Shoheicho, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture
■Subjects that can be photographed: Ginkgo biloba
■Suggested season: Autumn
■Recommended time: Noon
■Parking: Available
■Admission fee: Yes
■Limited admission time: Yes
■Toilets: Available
Ashikaga School, located in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, is known as Japan's oldest school, continuing since the late Heian period. Its history is deeply etched into Japan's educational history, having thrived during the Muromachi period with students gathering from across East Asia seeking knowledge. Today, preserved as a National Historic Site, it serves as a place conveying the value of learning and the depth of Japanese culture to visitors.Within its grounds, visitors can stroll through tranquil gardens and beautiful study halls, experiencing the atmosphere of the old school. Particularly noteworthy is the Confucian Shrine (a building dedicated to Confucius), designated as an Important Cultural Property.
