Overview
Ashikaga is a small city packed with history, often called Little Kyoto. It's home to Japan's oldest university, the Ashikaga School, and dozens of temples built by the Ashikaga clan.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget business hotels from ¥4350 single, ryokan from ¥13,860 per person.
Attractions
Ashikaga School ¥400, Bannaji free, Kurita Museum ¥1550, Flower Park seasonal.
Food
Local specialties: soba, Coco Farm wines, okonomiyaki, tonkatsu. Meal sets ¥800-1900.
Transport
Ashikaga City Bus runs 4 times daily each way, costs ¥200.
Walkability
Old downtown is very walkable; bike path along river levees.