Kodokan

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Founded in 1841, this was the largest samurai academy in Japan during the Edo period. It was a center for a wide range of studies, including medicine, astronomy, and martial arts. The historic gates and halls preserve the solemn atmosphere of ancient education. Surrounded by hundreds of plum trees, it is a place where one can deeply feel the intellectual and spiritual roots of the samurai.

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The guide for kodokan 1: Entrance [English version]

The guide for kodokan 1: Entrance [English version]

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The guide for kodokan 2: Shoyaku-kaisho [English version].

The guide for kodokan 2: Shoyaku-kaisho [English version].

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The guide for kodokan 3: Seicho Seiseki-no-ma [English version].

The guide for kodokan 3: Seicho Seiseki-no-ma [English version].

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The guide for kodokan4: Sizen-do Goza-no-ma [English version].

The guide for kodokan4: Sizen-do Goza-no-ma [English version].

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【Japan Heritage】 Kodokan ［4K］Mito City｜VISIT IBARAKI, JAPAN -OTHER SIGHTS-

【Japan Heritage】 Kodokan ［4K］Mito City｜VISIT IBARAKI, JAPAN -OTHER SIGHTS-

Ibaraki Prefecture

Kodokan

Address
1-6 Sannomaru, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Website
https://kodokan-ibaraki.jp/
Operator
Kodokan Office, Kairakuen Park Division, Mito Civil Engineering Office, Ibaraki Prefecture

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