Former Kaichi School
In Japanese: 旧開智学校
A Western-style elementary school built in 1876 by local carpenters, now a National Treasure. You can tour both floors of the original building in slippers.
National Treasure
Nearby
- Matsumoto Castle ≈ 10 min by car
- Nakamachi and Nawate Streets (Matsumoto) ≈ 10 min by car
- Daio Wasabi Farm ≈ 35 min by car
- Bessho Onsen ≈ 50 min by car
- Suwa Taisha Shrine (Shimosha Akimiya) ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 25 min walk from JR Matsumoto Sta., or Town Sneaker bus (North Course) to 'Kyu-Kaichi Gakko', 1 min walk
- Fee
- ¥700 (elementary/junior high ¥300)
- Good to know
- 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed the 3rd Tuesday Mar–Nov, every Tuesday Dec–Feb, and Dec 29–Jan 3. Entry may be limited when crowded; stairs only
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info