釋奠

釋奠

Event Overview

It is a ritual to enshrine Confucius and his disciples, and can be toured with chairs prepared in the vestibule of the venue. A memorial lecture will also be held after the ceremony is finished (pre-application for the event). Image courtesy: Historic Site Ashikaga School Office

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Historic Site Ashikaga School
  • Address:   
  • 2338 Shohei-cho, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi
  • Public Transportation:   
Tobu Ashikaga Station → 15-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
4km 15 minutes from Ashikaga IC, Hokukan East Road via National Route 293
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0284-41-2655 (Historic Site Ashikaga School Office)
  • Parking Number:   
40 units/free (use adjacent tourist parking)

Event Period

  • November 23, 2025 (Sunday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events


Length
Historic Site Ashikaga School Office

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