The highlight is to glance at the small pedagogical space of medieval time and the way of life in modern time. And Saké!
Tochigi is a superb of Tokyo(called Edo before). In medieval times, there was a school for those who wanted to learn more. In some notes in Europe, this was mentioned with wonder and respect. You might know why Japanese people have improved their literacy from medieval times. But why in Tochigi?
Route & Time Schedule
10:00 Oyama station or Tochigi Station
11:00 Ashikaga pedagogical institution
13:00 Lunch (Not included)
14:30 Tochigi Kura no Machi (The town of Warehouse in Tochigi)
16:00 Saké brewery
17:00 Back to Oyama station or Tochigi Station
What is included
-Tour guide
-Transportation
What you need
-Saké brewery’s tour fee (1,000yen)
-Entrance fee of Ashikaga pedagogical place (500 yen)
-Entrance fee of a folk museum of Tochigi (300 yen)
-Lunch (I recommend you to try Local Ramen Shops, around 1,000 yen)
Other information
Depending on your interest, the itinerary can be changed as visiting an old Buddhist temple which has designated as National Treasure.
Price
25,000 yen /per group, up to 4 persons
On the above map that was created in the 16th century by missionaries, they mentioned Bandu, where you will visit.