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Kodokan
Kodokan · 弘道館
Kodokan taught samurai academic and martial subjects. The surviving Seicho and Shizendo buildings offer a glimpse of the former school.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Individual admission costs JPY 420 for adults and JPY 210 for primary and junior high school pupils and visitors aged 70 and over. Preschool children enter free. For groups of 20 or more, adults pay JPY 320 and primary and junior high school pupils pay JPY 160. Follow official guidance for other group rates and exemptions.
Opening hours and closed days
Kodokan opens from 09:00 to 17:00 on 20 February–30 September, and from 09:00 to 16:30 on 1 October–19 February. It closes on 29–31 December; plum-festival hours may differ.
What can I see at Kodokan?
Buildings where academic and martial subjects were taught
Explore Seicho and Shizendo for the former school’s layout. Kodokan taught academic and martial subjects; surviving buildings reveal the domain’s education facilities.
How to get to Kodokan
Turn right after Mito’s gates for the north exit. Follow the deck/Ichozaka towards Kodokan. The main gate is closed; enter the side gate on its right for reception. Official route photos help identify it.
Before you visit
Enter through the side gate right of the main gate
The main gate is closed; visitors use the side gate on its right. Follow official route photos and on-site signs to reception rather than turning back.
Indoor and outdoor level changes
Kodokan has level changes indoors and outdoors. If you need mobility assistance, first check visiting areas and conditions in official accessibility guidance.
Questions about Kodokan
Can I visit Kodokan and Kairakuen on one day?
Yes. After Kodokan, take the Kairakuen-bound loop bus for garden walks. To visit Kobuntei interiors, check separate admission and hours.
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Sources and dates checked
- Kodokan visits and accessibility ·
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- Kodokan photographic route ·
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- Kodokan school history and surviving buildings ·
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