Immerse yourself in history as you explore Ashikaga, home to the centuries-old Bannaji Temple and the Ashikaga Flower Park, renowned for its magnificent wisteria displays. Discover the rich heritage of this enchanting area as you wander through its picturesque streets.
The easiest way to get around in Ashikaga is by car, since many of the major sights and attractions are not accessible by public transportation.
If you decide to rent a car, it is advised to do so from Haneda airport. You can use our car rental widget in the FAQ menu below.
Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
by car: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
Rental cars:
We recommend staying in Ashikaga for about one day.
Hiking:
The hiking season in this area typically runs from Summer until Autumn
There are several festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.
For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
Sano Soshuji Daishi Festival
Date: January 1st until January 31st
Ashikaga Flower Park Fujinohana Monogatari Ofuji Festival
Date: April 6th until May 20th
Time: 07:00 - 21:00
Mikamo Yamada Imonjiyaki Festival
Date: August 15th
Time: 16:00 - ???
Ashikaga Hyakukei Yagibushi Hometown Festival
Date: August 16th
Time: 17:00 - ???
Ashikaga Flower Park Summer Festival
Date: August 17th and 18th
Time: 10:00 - 20:30 (Fireworks: 20:20 - 20:30)
Ashikaga Fireworks Festival
Date: August 22nd
Nagusa Ginger Festival
Date: September 7th and 8th
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
by car: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
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