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Nakae Jungoro's Mansion
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Former Toyosato Elementary School
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- Address
- 石畑518
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- pose.peachy.ferment
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- +81-749-35-2010
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- 1-12: Mon-Fri: - 08:30-17:00 Sat-Sun: - 09:00-17:30
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About this sight
This former public elementary school features an interesting architecture, which was designed by William Merrell Vories, an American architect who later in life became a naturalized Japanese citizen. This historic site has become famous among Japanese pop culture fans for being the model for the set of the K-On! anime series' movie version.
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