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Okayama: Learn Like a Samurai at Japan’s Oldest Public School

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$262 and current price is NZ$183 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This experience goes beyond sightseeing by allowing you to actively take part in Japan’s historical approach to learning. Rather than simply observing Shizutani School, you will step into the role of a student and engage with the same philosophical teachings that shaped education during the Edo period.

Set in one of Japan’s oldest state schools, the tour combines authentic historical spaces with a simple, hands-on learning session using Confucian texts. The experience is intentionally designed to be accessible and immersive, focusing on atmosphere, participation, and reflection rather than complex explanations.

By the end of the tour, you won’t just understand the site—you will have experienced a piece of how people in Japan once learned, thought, and reflected on life.

Activity location

  • Old Shizutani School
    • 784 Shizutani,
    • 705-0036, Bizen, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Komon
    • Shizutani
    • 705-0036, Bizen, Okayama, Japan

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Okayama: Learn Like a Samurai at Japan’s Oldest Public School
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$261.32
NZ$182.92 x 1 AdultNZ$182.92
Total
The previous price was NZ$261.32 and current price is NZ$182.92
30% off
Until Thu, 16 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking experience at Shizutani School
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-on learning experience in a traditional setting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to/from the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Old Shizutani School

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Shizutani School is one of Japan’s oldest state schools, established in 1670 by the Okayama domain under Lord Ikeda Mitsumasa. Unlike many schools of the time, it was open not only to samurai but also to commoners, reflecting a forward-thinking approach to education. Set in a peaceful natural environment, the site features the National Treasure lecture hall, Confucian shrine, and other preserved buildings that convey the atmosphere of Edo-period learning. More than a historical site, Shizutani School represents a philosophy of education that emphasises moral development, discipline, and lifelong learning—values that continue to influence Japanese society today.

Location

Activity location

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    Old Shizutani School
    • 784 Shizutani,
    • 705-0036, Bizen, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Komon
    • Shizutani
    • 705-0036, Bizen, Okayama, Japan

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