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Ashikaga City

Ashikaga City (Ashikaga-shi) Tourist Information Centers

Ashikaga is very proud of its nature and history. Ashikaga is
surrounded by green mountains and the city is divided by the Watarase
River. Ashikaga, with great pride, offers you many historical and
cultural heritages including Ashikaga Gakko (Ashikaga school), the
oldest school in Japan and Bannaji temple which is closely connected to
the Ashikaga shogunate. More...

Keisokuji Temple

Over 1,100 years ago, this temple was opened by Joeshonin(a
Buddhist priest of Todaiji Temple in Nara Pref.) and is the main temple
of Singon Esoteric Buddhism.
At first, the name was Sesonji Temple (Shakyamuni Temple). During the
Tengyo-no-Ran(Tengyo War)(939-940), Hidesato Fujiwara(the head of a
powerful family of the Heian period) overthrew Masakado Taira(a...

Oiwa Bishamonten (Saishoji Temple), Akutai & Tainagashi no Shiki Festival

The "Bishamonten" are dedicated to the God of war. Oiwa
Bishamonten is one of the three famous Bishamonten in Japan. The other
two are located on Kurama mountain in Kyoto Pref. and on Shigi Mountain
in Nara Pref.
The main hall was rebuilt in 1762(Houreki 12nen) and in 1993 it was
widely repaired. The principal image is 1.8inches tall and is made of
pure gold. It is...

Tokuzoji Temple

Tokuzoji temple is said to have been founded at the end of
Heiancho period, But the certain age is unknown. There are three famous
Gohyaku Rakanson (500 statury of Buddhist monk who has attained Nirvana)
in Japan. One is in this temple, one is in Kenchoji temple in Kamakura
and the other is in Rakanji temple in Kyushu. Gohyaku Rakan of this
temple was designated as...

Orihime Shrine and Orihime Park

The vermilion lacquered Orihime Shrine
"When you come to Ashikaga, put a mark on the vermilion Orihime Shrine,
Karariko-ton-ton, Karariko-ton, Ashikaga is as beautiful a city as a
picture, a textile city." The Orihime Shrine appeared in the Ashikaga
Ondo(chorus) like this. Orihime Shrine is Weaving Goddess of Ashikaga.
The present shrine was re-built through the...

Ashikaga International Association

Ashikaga International Association was established in 1992 and the
international exchange has been supported and operated thanks to the
free co-operation and commitment of the members of the association.
The purpose of this association is to raise the awareness of every
citizen by encouraging their participation in various international
exchange activities. You are...

Daishoyama mountain hiking course of Ashikaga

This hiking course is about 3 miles long. You can look over
beautiful Watarase river and Kanto plain far beyond. The course is about
900 feet above sea level but it does not mean easy to go because ups
and downs are tough.
Ropes for climbing is stretched on a steep slope. There is a cave in the
course. The course is so exciting that tickle children's adventure.
On...

Metropolitan Natural Walkway where Mansaku bloom of Ashikaga

In 8.8 miles long course from JR Ashikaga station to Izuruhara
Bentenike Pond in Sano city, Mansaku flowers can be seen in mountainous
land centering Kabasakicho. In the middle of the course, you can see
Kabasaki Hachimangu (shrine), where the second generation of Ashikaga
clan, Yoshikane was enshrined.
In the early spring, you can see yellow Mansaku flower blooming...

Daibosan hiking course of Ashikaga

Daibosan hiking course, whose top is 934.4 feet in height, is a
low hill Course suitable for beginners and families. The departure and
arrival spot for This course is the temple named Chorinji, which has the
legend of ' Tengu ' (a long-nosed goblin) and the seven wonders. And
its garden is one of the Merits.
The Oyamazumi jinja shrine, which is one of the spots for...

Mt. Senningatake hiking course of Ashikaga

Senningatake, 2173 feet high , is the highest mountain in
Ashikaga. The hiking course has a total length of 5.9 miles and it takes
5hours 40 minutes to walk the whole course. There is a dangerous spot
in this Course, called "Inugaeri". It's a cliff, 32.8 feet high. If you
are not a good Climber, we recommend you to take another route, a secret
path "kando". This...

Ashikaga Alpine Hiking Trails

Shinkosan hiking course is from the crossroads of Matsuda 4-chome
to Omata Station ( JR-line ) or the bus stop of Omata naka-cho, a total
length of About 5.6 miles, and it takes 4hours 30minutes to walk the
whole course.
While hiking, you can enjoy a fine view of a chain of mountains of
Nikko, the mountains of Akagi and the plains of Kanto. This course has
charm of...

Ashikaga Prefectural Natural Park hiking course

Ashikaga Prefectural Nature Preserve hiking course is a low hill
course with elevation from 656ft. to 1,311ft. above sea level. Hikers
can enjoy the change in geographical features and the wonderful seasonal
changes in the scenery. From the ridge, hikers have a view of Mt.
Akagi, Mt. Fuji, and the Kanto Plains along the Watarase river. It takes
about one day from...

Ashikaga Flower Park

Ashikaga Flower Park , whose area is 20.3 acres, is well-known
that the transplantation of Ofuji , wisteria, over 100 years old
succeeded for the first time in Japan. There are remarkable four spots
with big wisteria trellis besides 160 wisterias over sixty years old,
1500 azaleas over sixty years old, more than 1000 hydrangeas,
10,000,calamis, etc.
The park buried...

Kurita Bijutsukan (Kurita Museum) in Ashikaga

This museum has a fine collection of both "Imari" and "Nabeshima"
porcelains which were the first kinds of pottery made by the Nabeshima
clan in Japan during the "Edo" period ( 1603-1867 ).
It is the largest porcelain museum in the world with a collection of
over 10,000 pieces. It has an area of 24.5Acres, is located on the top
of the hill, surrounded by red pine...

Yamamae Park in Ashikaga

Yamamae park is a regional park covering an area of 19.8A in
Omae-cho, located in the western part of Ashikaga. In the park municipal
owned groves are arranged in passes and gardens which make the most of
the plentiful natural environment. In the northern part of the park, the
urban greenery botanical gardens include over 100kinds of trees that
flower through all of...

Ashikaga City

Ashikaga Park

The Ashikaga Park opened in 1883, is a regional park covering an
area of 11.1A on the southern side of the hill, located in the western
side of the central city area. Since its beginning, this park has been
famous for its cherry blossoms and azaleas. Besides the Ashikaga
citizens, people come from the northern Kanto region to visit the park.
In this park, there are...

Seikei-en Garden at Orihime Mountain

Around the year 1964, about 1,500 Japanese apricot trees with
white blossoms and red ones were planted on the west slope at
Orihimeyama (Orihime Mountain) hill. Though the trees decreased to about
1,200, you can enjoy flower carpet when in full bloom. You can reach
there from Tochigi prefectural hiking course in Ashikaga. Blooming
season is from mid-March to the end...

Matsumura Memorial House in Ashikaga

This house was built by Hanbei Matsumura the fourth, in 1925. It
is wooden structure that is two stories high. There is a Warehouse
attached to the main house, and a basement. The house exhibits the
furniture and commodities which the Matsumura's used from Edo era
through Meiji, Taisho, to Showa, and materials on Ashikaga born former
Minister of Justice Sennosuke...

Kauzouchin-no-kan - Chinese Rubbings Collection

Kauzouchin-no-kan collects over two thousand rubbings from Chinese
monuments. Each rubbing was taken directly from local monuments. They
are a rare item. The collections are the works by masters and experts of
calligraphy in old China from the Han to Chin era.
Kauzouchin-no-kan - Chinese Rubbings Collection
907-6 Tanaka-cho, Ashikaga City (Ashikaga-shi), Tochigi...

Hasegawa Shodenkyo Art Museum in Ashikaga

In Shodenkyo Art Museum the works of Hasegawa Shodenkyo（1905 -
1983）,the blind painter, are exhibited. He has showed a gift for art
since he was in a prewar elementary school. At 15 years old, he became
the of pupil boarding with Makishima Kanun who was a painter of the
Southern School and a scholar of Chinese classics to learn the base of
Japanese painting.
At 26...

Watarase Bridge in Ashikaga

The Watarase river has its headwaters in the mountains in Ashio
and flows through Kiryu, Ashikaga, and Sano, and the joins with the Tone
river.
Water transportation on the Watarase River was frequently used among
these cities. The river was useful in our local economy.One of the 12
bridges is named "Watarasebashi" (bashi means bridge). The Japanese pop
singer Chisato...

Matsudagawa river dam in Ashikaga

Matsudagawa river dam is the first multiporpose dam in the south
area of Tochigi prefecture and its important purpose is to adjust the
quantity of water and to ensure a supply of city water.
Matsudagawa-karyu Fureai hiroba is one of the resort development project
in the north area, constructed the multipurpose open space, the
barbecue area, the promenade, the arbor...

Ashikaga Sunfield

Ashikaga Sunfield is on the way to the Ashikaga Prefectural Nature
Preserve hiking course. In this area of 14.3A, there are athletic
stations and a rest house.
There are 37 athletic stations which are related to proverbs and maxims
that visitors can experience. It also has BBQ equipment. After enjoying
the athletics activities, visitors can take a shower (for free)...

Ashikaga Textile Tradition House

Ashikaga is famous for its traditional textiles and ancient
textile dyings. Ashikaga was written about in "Tsurezuregusa" an old
back written in 1311 by Kenko Yoshida.
In 1968 the Ashikaga Textile Tradition House was opened and has
designated to hall to outline Ashikaga's Here,visitors can textiles,
take history of dying.
To show the practice of dying, lessons on...

Soun Museum of Art in Ashikaga

Soun Museum is located in Ashikaga city. Soun Tazaki worked as a
loyal artist in the last years of the Edo Shogunate.
Soun Museum exhibits his posthumously collected works and articles. It
is located in the southern part of Ashikaga park , that is famous for
its cherry blossoms and maples. There is also Hakuseki Sanbo , Soun's
doubles as atelier and his home.
Soun...

Pilgrimage to the Seven Gods of Fortune in Ashikaga

It has been said that “Shichifukujin Meguri” ,apilgrimage to the 7
Gods of fortune, began in Kyoto in the Muromachi era ( 1392 - 1573 ).In
Ashikaga the pilgrimage began as a wish for Ashikaga' s prosperity, and
the fortune and good health of each family in 1942.
Although it halt during World WarⅡ, it revived in the New Year in 1987,
stimulated by the “Shichifukujin”...

Ashikaga Upside Down River Walking Course

Ashikaga Upside Down River is formally called “Yanagihara
irrigation Canal”, which was made for farmers in the beginning of the
Edo era (the 17th c. ). Usually the rivers in this area flow from the
north to the south ,but the canal still now flows in the counter
direction for agricultural use. Ashikaga Upside Down River walking trail
is approx. 12.3 km length.
Yakumo...

Visiting Shrines and Temples of the Ashikaga Clan

Ashikaga is the home of the Ashikaga clan that became the
mainstream of Seiwagensei family. Ashikaga has many shrines and temples
with the Ashikaga clan connections. We recommend this course including
other traditional sites in the Kamakura era and the Muromachi era ( the
14th c. - the 17th c.).
Bannaji Temple

Bannaji, a Temple known for its association with the...

COCO Farm & Winery's Harvest Festival (Kokoromi Gakuen) in Ashikaga

Kokoromi Gakuen is a rehabilitation center for handicapped people
which was founded in 1969. In 1958, the people living there started
cultivating vines.
They worked very hard to clear the mountain step by step without
machines and cultivated about 600 young vine plants. After many years,
the plants grew and now every autumn, vine trees give off the scent of
wine....

“Yagibushi”Song in Ashikaga

“Yagibushi” is a traditional local song which came from Ashikaga.
Its predecessor had been“Kudokibushi”,a slow song ,sung by young girl at
Yagijuku（a posting station）along Reiheijikaido Road from the end of the
Edo era to the beginning of the Meiji era the latter half of the 19th
c. After that the first singer, Genta Horigome （ his real name : Gentaro
Watanabe）...