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Hita City, Oita Prefecture

[KyushuNakatsu, YabakeiNakatsu, Yabakei]

Historic sites・Historic remains

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Canguien

official name：Kangien

English name：Kangien

Kangien

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    • Historic sites・Historic remains
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    Kangien was a private educational institution built in 1805 by Edo period educator and Confucian scholar Hirose Tanso, one of the "three wise men of Bungo." Many legendary figures in this country pursued their studies here at the prestigous school between the Edo and Meiji periods. The building today is open to the public free of charge and is constantly drawing a high number of visitors. It has since then have become one of the most iconic tourist destinations in Hita City.

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    Kangien
    Location
    2-2-13, Tanso, Hita-shi, Oita

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    Business Hours
    Holidays: 12/29～1/3
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    Admission free
    Access
    7 minutes by car from Hita IC of Oita Expressway (to Aso via R212)

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