Uwa Cultural Village Kaimei School
4.2 (82)
3-chōme-109 Uwachō Unomachi, Seiyo, Ehime 797-0015, Japan
This elementary school is marked by its modern appearance with western style arch windows set into a traditional Japanese-style wooden building. The school building, built in 1882, has a quasi-western design that the architects of the time made to resemble Western architecture. It's filled with the zeal for learning that the locals had during Japan's westernization during the Meiji-restoration.
Duration: 00h45min
+81 894-62-4292
indoor
paid
daytime
traditional
museums
Opening hours
Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
review(s)
82 review(s)
Norih Nky a month ago
As I was touring, I realized that the town of Uwa was a mysteriously open place upstream of the Hijigawa River, which was a rare sight. Perhaps because it is a geographically interesting place, I was convinced that there is a historical legacy called Kaimei School there.
渡邊直希 2 months ago
It is a building where you can almost hear the laughter of the children who attended this school in the past. Even in Ehime, the people of Nanyo are said to be warm-hearted, and there are exhibits that give you a sense of their warmth. This is my second time coming here, and I feel nostalgic, as if it were my own alma mater.
嶋洋次郎 2 months ago
It's an old school! There is so much material that it would take you an hour to look at it carefully. wonderful! You can enter by purchasing a common ticket at the Folk Museum across the street. Even though it was such a wonderful place, there were no tourists there even though it was the last day of the holidays.
Shinichiro Yamaji 5 months ago
The oldest elementary school and classroom in Western Japan from 141 years ago (1882) remain intact.✨Arch-shaped windows🪟, white walls give a sense of civilization and enlightenment.School schedule at that time➀Arithmetic (arithmetic)➁ Self-cultivation (morality) ➂ Gymnastics (physical education) ➃ Singing (music ♫) ➄ Calligraphy ➅ Reading, etc. In addition, exam questions from the time and hanging drawings from the early Meiji period (designated important cultural property by the country) are also on display. *The streets are traditional. It is designated as a historic buildings preservation district.
lisianthus a year ago
The townscape has a great atmosphere. There are many things to enjoy, such as recreated classrooms and old textbooks on display.