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Ashikaga Day Tour: Visit the Oldest School and Historical Sites
1 day
About this activity
What is an ashikaga school?
It is Japan's oldest school which was introduced to the world as 'Ashikaga School was the largest and most famous university of eastern Japan' by Francisco Xavier, the founder of the Jesuits.
Regarding the establishment of the Ashikaga School, the record is unknown, but since the centuries ago we have continued to disseminate academic disciplines centered on the teachings of Confucianism, and the Ashikaga school continued as a center of Confucianism and academics to educate nurturing minds that respect Japanese morals and courtesies. It is said that students who gathered from various places continued learning until they were fully satisfied under the frees school environment. The importance of continuing learning in the spirit of self-study is becoming the starting point of modern school education.
The existence of the Ashikaga school has become a driving force for obtaining high educational standards from the former rulers to many commoners, from reading and writing and arithmetic to manners.
Other charms of Ashikaga City:
- Tokuzo-ji temple: 500 Rakan Buddha status rarely found nationwide are enshrined and its appearance is stunning.
- Banna-ji temple: One of the highlights is the beauty of the autumnal leaves coloring the large Icho tree aged 600 years and there is a main temple designated as a national treasure that has historical value.
- Matsumura Museum of Art (Closed on Tuesdays): There are many valuable exhibits in this wooden old private house built nearly 100 years ago, such as the original Prime Minister's letters and autographs. In addition, the furniture, interior, room design, and the art work of then are nicely preserved, which gives us an idea of the living style of the large landowner at that time intact.
Sample itinerary:
8:00-10:03 Hotel pick up from English-speaking tour assistant, go to Ashikaga city
10:30-11:10 Rent E-bike and visit Tokuzo-ji temple
11:30-12:20 Ashikaga school (Closed on the third Mondays)
12:20-1:00 Lunch
1:10-2:00 Banna-ji temple
2:10-3:00 Matsumura Museum of Art (Closed on Tuesdays)
3:00 return E-bike
5:00 Tour end at your hotel or station in Tokyo
*Train and E-bike tour
*Option: Coco Farm & Winery, Ashikaga Flower Park
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It is Japan's oldest school which was introduced to the world as 'Ashikaga School was the largest and most famous university of eastern Japan' by Francisco Xavier, the founder of the Jesuits.
Regarding the establishment of the Ashikaga School, the record is unknown, but since the centuries ago we have continued to disseminate academic disciplines centered on the teachings of Confucianism, and the Ashikaga school continued as a center of Confucianism and academics to educate nurturing minds that respect Japanese morals and courtesies. It is said that students who gathered from various places continued learning until they were fully satisfied under the frees school environment. The importance of continuing learning in the spirit of self-study is becoming the starting point of modern school education.
The existence of the Ashikaga school has become a driving force for obtaining high educational standards from the former rulers to many commoners, from reading and writing and arithmetic to manners.
Other charms of Ashikaga City:
- Tokuzo-ji temple: 500 Rakan Buddha status rarely found nationwide are enshrined and its appearance is stunning.
- Banna-ji temple: One of the highlights is the beauty of the autumnal leaves coloring the large Icho tree aged 600 years and there is a main temple designated as a national treasure that has historical value.
- Matsumura Museum of Art (Closed on Tuesdays): There are many valuable exhibits in this wooden old private house built nearly 100 years ago, such as the original Prime Minister's letters and autographs. In addition, the furniture, interior, room design, and the art work of then are nicely preserved, which gives us an idea of the living style of the large landowner at that time intact.
Sample itinerary:
8:00-10:03 Hotel pick up from English-speaking tour assistant, go to Ashikaga city
10:30-11:10 Rent E-bike and visit Tokuzo-ji temple
11:30-12:20 Ashikaga school (Closed on the third Mondays)
12:20-1:00 Lunch
1:10-2:00 Banna-ji temple
2:10-3:00 Matsumura Museum of Art (Closed on Tuesdays)
3:00 return E-bike
5:00 Tour end at your hotel or station in Tokyo
*Train and E-bike tour
*Option: Coco Farm & Winery, Ashikaga Flower Park
Included
- English-speaking tour assistant
- Hotel pickup
- Bicycle rental
Not included
- Lunch
- Transportation fee in the tour
- Other admission fee - Admission fee (Ashikaga school 420 yen/person, Matsumura Museum of Art 300 yen/person, Coco Farm & Winery 500 yen/person *Included wine tasting, Ashikaga Flower Park *admission fees as they may vary depending on the condition of the flowers and season) - Taxi/train fare for Coco Farm & Winery or Ashikaga Flower Park option
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 10 years
- A maximum of 9 people per booking (if you need to book for more than 9 people, please make multiple bookings)
- Recommended : Wear comfortable outfits for cycling and walking
- Since this is 50% off discount promotion, please write a review after the tour ends.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
75%
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