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Former Fukiya Elementary School
The former Fukiya elementary school was the oldest wooden school building still in use up until March 2012.
Former Katayama Family Residence
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- Address
- 367 Fukiya Nariwa-cho
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- Phone
- +81 866-29-2205
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- Open Hours
- 1-3: Mon-Sun: - 10:00-16:00 4-11: Mon-Sun: - 09:00-17:00 12: Mon-Sun: - 10:00-16:00
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About this sight
The former Katayama Family Residence was built in 1759 and has prospered for more than 200 years thanks to the manufacturing and selling of red iron oxide.
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