Shōkasonjuku Academy, or Shōka Sonjuku, is a small size academy also known as a national historic site of Japan. The location of Shōka Sonjuku is 1537-1 Chinto, Hagi city, Yamaguchi. Shōka Sonjuku is inside a shrine: Shōin Jinja. 

Shokasonjuku Academy

Very good place to understand the history of Japanese modernization.

Yoshida Shoin led a wonderfully romantic life as a.teacher and traveler, and his students included some of modern Japan's Meiji creators, men who weren't afraid to take action during life and death times.
In this sleepy little town of Hagi you can visit the homes and classrooms of all involved, including the house of Ito Hirobumi, Japan's first Prime Minister.

Need a background historical story to understand its value, if not, it is just a Japanese traditional old house.

Shokasonjuku Academy

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