Ashikaga Gakko

While roaming round the Northern part of town I stumbled across Ashikaga Gakko. Founded in 832, it is the oldest university in Japan. This is the main gate.

The plaque reads, "school".


RRRAAAAAWWWWRRRRR!!!!!


Confucius, founder of Confucianism.


The Hojo (classroom) is the building on the left and the living quarters (now a library) is the building behind it on the right. In 1754 both were burned to the ground when they were struck by lightning.


On the left the Gakko and on the right the pond. Directly left from where I took this photo is the Confucian Shrine.


The pond opposite the Gakko. Very tranquil.


Japan has rolly pollies!


It also has pretty flowers.


This is the Confucian Shrine. The oldest remaining in Japan today. I took this photo from inside the Hojo.

I'm pretty sure these are weeds, but I thought they looked cool.

While I was there it started to rain and my camera was out of memory because I had taken a lot stupid pictures of things such as vending machines and weeds. When the weather is better I'll return and update with more pictures.