Educational Hall, Vories Gakuen
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Overview
The hall was built as an auditorium and gymnasium adjacent to Hyde Memorial.
Helen Keller visited here in 1937 and gave a lecture. There is also an old Hammond organ, which is said to have been introduced to Japan by W.M.Vories.
Currently, the hall is used for practicing of high school brass band clubs.
- Built: 1931
- Location: 177 Ichiicho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture
- Cultural property type: Nationally registered tangible cultural property
- Shooting date: January 19, 2022
Visit
- See how to visit Hyde Memorial
- Website: Educational Hall, Vories Gakuen
Access
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8 minutes by bus from "Omihachiman" station on the JR Biwako line
Take the Ohmi bus bound for "Chomeiji" or "Kyukamura" or "City Circulation" and get off at the "Vories Gakuen-mae" bus stop. - Parking is available