Shizutani School, Bizen

Name: Shizutani School
Address: 784 Shizutani, Bizen, 705-0036, Japan
Telephone: +81 869-67-1436

#1 among attractions in Bizen

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The Shizutani School was a school for the common people opened by the Okayama Domain in the early Edo period. It is located in Bizen in the Okayama Prefecture of Japan. The Auditorium has been designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the government of Japan as National Treasures in the building/structure category. ()

Local name: 閑谷学校 Coordinates: 34°47'52"N, 134°13'8"E

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784 ShizutaniBizen 705-0036 Japan

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+81 869-67-1436

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Shizutani School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hinase, Wake.

5.4 miSE
Town
Hinase
139 min walk • Hinase was a town located in Wake District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. On March 22, 2005, Hinase, along with the towns of Yoshinaga, was merged into the expanded city of Bizen. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,347 and a density of 232.44 persons per km2. The total area was 35.91 km2.
4.1 miW
Town
Wake
105 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the Wake Castle, a beautifully preserved structure that dates back to the Edo period. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.