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Yūbikan

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Yūbikan

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Miyagi · Tohoku

Yūbikan is an educational facility that existed in Japan during the Edo period. Established in 1633, it is considered the oldest building in Japan that conducted elementary education and holds the designation of a scenic beauty site and a nationally designated historic site.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.1· 42 reviews
Website
yubikan.jp

Tags

historyculturearchitecturescenic

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