Kiryu & Ashikaga : families with children

Ashikaga Flower Park

A paradise of flowers and lights. And in this place, its greatest gift: a stunning tunnel of great wisterias

Ashikaga / Parks & Gardens

• 9 Mar 2021

  Watch, Eat, and Experience! Sightseeing Guide for Kiryu and Ashikaga, Possible Even as a Day Trip from Tokyo!

  The Kiryu and Ashikaga areas are accessible from Tokyo even for just a day trip, and not only are they great places to enjoy activities surrounded by beautiful nature, but they also offer plenty of places to take in, including nostalgic old townscapes and power spots!

• 29 Aug 2019

  Ashikaga Flower Park “Hikari no Hana no Niwa”

  Ashikaga Flower Park is a flower theme park located in Tochigi Prefecture’s Ashikaga City,around 80 kilometers from Tokyo.Flowers are available for viewing year-round in the park’s 92,000 square-meter area.During the winter event “Hikari no Hana no Niwa,” the entire park is lit up with a colorful and beautiful illumination.

• 22 Apr 2016

  A large natural curtain with wisteria in purple and white. “Ashikaga Flower Park” for day trip. (Ashikaga City of Tochigi Prefecture)

  After enter the park, you will see a huge curtain-like made of Japanese wisteria in colour purple and white in front of you...

Watarase Keikoku Railway (Watetsu)

So exhilarating! Enjoy the nature of Watarase Gorge by riding a sightseeing train

Kiryu,Tochigi / Figures

• 22 Apr 2016

  The excellent performace of cherry blossoms and rapeflowers! One day trip to visit the Spring at Watarase River and Ashio from Tokyo.

  Today we would like to introduce you a place where visitors are able to see cherry blossoms and rapeflowers in full bloom.

Ashikaga Flower Park "Garden of Light Flowers"

A staggering 5 million lights! This illumination, featuring a sea of light flowers, is one of Japan's top three illumination events, lighting up the park in a dazzling display.

Ashikaga,Tochigi / Winter festivals & Events

Ashikaga Fireworks Display

One of the best fireworks displays in Kanto region, with 25,000 fireworks shot up in the night sky

Ashikaga / Summer festivals & Events

• 6 May 2023

  The Hottest, Best Known Firework Festivals in Japan and How to Enjoy Them: a Complete Firework Festival Guide

  A summer visit to Japan isn’t complete without the addition of a fireworks festival. In this guide we’ll cover not only the Top Three Firework Festivals in Japan, but a few other popular fireworks held across the country, as well. There are also some pro tips and important reminders to help you enjoy these events to the fullest, so be sure to read to the end!

The Ashikaga School: A Japan Heritage Site

Commended by Saint Francis Xavier, this school is the oldest one in Japan.

Ashikaga / Tourist Attractions

Bakery Café Renga

Enjoy a cozy moment in a historical red brick café

Kiryu / Cafés

Kiryu Yagibushi Festival

This is Kiryu's largest summer festival surrounded with heat and excitement

Kiryu / Summer festivals & Events

Ebisu-kou（Nishinomiya Shrine）

A Grand Festival Packed with People Wishing for Better Fortune and Prospering Business

Kiryu / Autumn festivals & Events

Textile Museum Yukari

Learn about the history of textiles, and observe, touch, and experience its appeal

Kiryu / Experiences Facilities

Ashikaga Machinaka Yugakukan

Take a walk around Ashikaga in a beautiful kimono made from Ashikaga meisen silk

Ashikaga / Experiences Facilities