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Former Yubikan

Miyagi · Osaki · Architecture

Japanese name: 旧有備館

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Former Yubikan
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WHAT TO DOFormer Yubikan

One of Japan's oldest surviving domain schools, its garden a National Place of Scenic Beauty.

WHEREMiyagi

North · Osaki

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One of Japan's oldest surviving domain schools, its garden a National Place of Scenic Beauty.

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The Yūbikan (有備館) is an Edo period structure located in what is now the city of Ōsaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It served as a han school for the Date clan of Sendai Domain, and is the oldest existing educational structure in Japan. The building, together with its surrounding gardens, were designated a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty in 1932.

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Founded / opened:1677 Highlights / collection:Shoin-style learning hall, Strolling pond garden Genre:Architecture

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