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Former Kaichi School

Former Kaichi School · 旧開智学校校舎

This Western-style school uses traditional Japanese materials. Examine front-facing angel and dragon carvings before exploring wooden corridors inside, comparing exterior and interior architecture.

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Visitor information at a glance

Address

長野県松本市開智2-4-12

2-4-12 Kaichi, Matsumoto City, Nagano, 390-0876, Japan

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Admission

General admission, applying from senior high school age, costs JPY 700 on site or JPY 600 for an electronic single ticket. Primary and junior high school students aged 6–15 pay JPY 300; children below primary school age enter free. The general electronic combined ticket for the castle and school costs JPY 1,600 and is valid for two days. Select a castle entry time when buying.

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Opening hours and closed days

Hours are 09:00–17:00, with admission until 16:30. Closures vary by season; check guidance below and the official date-specific calendar.

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What can I see at Former Kaichi School?

Front carvings and wooden corridors

Examine angel and dragon carvings, then wooden corridors inside. Explore how the Western-style exterior and traditional materials combine.

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How to get to Former Kaichi School

About 25 minutes on foot from Matsumoto Station. Address: Kaichi 2-4-12 (開智2-4-12). From 10 October 2026 use the north-west entrance/ticket office, following on-site signs.

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Before you visit

North-west entrance from 10 October 2026

Following completion of grounds passage works, the entrance and ticket office move north-west from 10 October 2026. Follow on-site signs.

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Indoor slippers and stairs

Change into indoor slippers at the entrance. Stairs connect the first and second floors; consider whether your group can use them before choosing an interior visit.

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Seasonal Tuesday closures

Closed third Tuesdays March–November, every Tuesday December–February, or the following day for public holidays, and 29 December–3 January. Compare your date with the official closure calendar.

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Questions about Former Kaichi School

Are stairs required inside Former Kaichi School?

Yes, between the first and second floors. If stairs are difficult, check facility guidance before choosing an interior visit and consider the front exterior too.