Originally founded as a Buddhist school, this school located north of Matsumoto Castle, was reestablished as a secondary school in the 6th year of Meiji (1873).
With its octagonal tower in the middle and cut glass windows, this building is a fusion of Western and Japanese architecture. Designated as a cultural heritage site in 1967, the museum displays various educational artifacts from the Edo era to the present.
Hours: 9:00 ~ 17:00 (Last entrance 16:30)
Holidays: New Years (12/29 ~ 1/3)
3rd Monday of each month from March to November (The following day when Monday is a public holiday)
Every Monday from December to February (The following day when Monday is a public holiday)
Entrance fee: Individual: Adult 300 Yen, Elementary and Junior High School age 150 Yen
Groups: Adult 250 Yen, Elementary and Junior High School age 100 Yen (for groups of 20 or more)
