Even a half day tour of Ashikaga, known as Tochigi's “Little Kyoto,” is enough to leave you feeling refreshed

The illuminations at Ashikaga Flower Park have become a popular draw for the city. However, Ashikaga, or “Little Kyoto” as it is also known, is more than just pretty lights. This half day luxury plan offers a full travel experience and is perfect for a short weekend getaway.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-07-24
- Ashikagashi Station [Tobu Line]
  
  10:00
- Coco Farm & Winery
  
  11:00
- Ashikaga Orihime Shrine
  
  13:00
- Ashikaga Gakko
  
  14:30
- Mocha Coffee Cafe
  
  15:30
- Ashikaga Flower Park
  
  16:30
- Noodles at Mitsuo Aida Yukarinoten
  
  18:30

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DAY1

- Ashikagashi Station [Tobu Line]
  
  10:00
  
  30min
  
  Station
  
  The trip starts at Ashikagashi Station on the Tobu Line. You can rent a car from outside the station and begin your journey immediately.
  
  Address
  
  Tochigi Pref
  - Ashikagashi Station [Tobu Line]
- Car
  
  18min
- Coco Farm & Winery
  
  11:00
  
  75min
  
  Cocoromi Gakuen is a vineyard that was created in the 1950s by a group of students who were categorised as underachievers at school. Here, you can visit the vineyard that covers the steep slopes of the surrounding area and see the actual vats where the wine is made. You can also enjoy wine tasting and exquisite Italian cuisine. (Resist the urge to drink if you’re driving.)
  
  Address
  - Coco Farm & Winery
  - Coco Farm & Winery
- Car
  
  18min
- Ashikaga Orihime Shrine
  
  13:00
  
  60min
  
  Next, head to one of Ashikaga’s “power spots” for some good luck prayers. The beautiful red colored shrine is located in the middle of Mount Orihime and gracefully reflects the natural green of its surroundings. There are stunning views from the shrine’s main hall, including a view of Ashikaga city. Use your visit to fill your whole body with “ki” energy.
  
  Address
  - Ashikaga Orihime Shrine
  - Ashikaga Orihime Shrine
- Car
  
  7min
- Ashikaga Gakko
  
  14:30
  
  30min
  
  Registered as a national historic site, Ashikaga Gakko is the oldest university in Japan. The restored Edo era building is open for tours and offers you the opportunity to retrace the steps of students from a bygone age. On each Sunday, there is a reading from the Discourses of Confucius.
  
  Address
  - Ashikaga Gakko
- Car
  
  1min
- Mocha Coffee Cafe
  
  15:30
  
  30min
  
  For quality coffee made entirely from carefully handpicked beans, nothing beats this popular and well established cafe. Its friendly service, hand written menu and old fashioned pancakes will leave you wishing you had more time to spend in this city.
  
  Address
  - Mocha Coffee Cafe
  - Mocha Coffee Cafe
- Car
  
  15min
- Ashikaga Flower Park
  
  16:30
  
  75min
  
  There are flowers in bloom all year round at this famous flower park. The most popular time to visit is mid April to mid May, when the Fujinohana Monogatari event is held. During this period, almost 1,000 square meters of trellises are heavy with wisteria flowers and there is a wisteria tunnel some 80 meters long. The sheer scale and beauty of the event is intoxicating.
  
  Address
  
  April Best Events in Japan
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  - Ashikaga Flower Park
  - Ashikaga Flower Park
- Car
  
  16min
- Noodles at Mitsuo Aida Yukarinoten
  
  18:30
  
  60min
  
  To end this short tour of Ashikaga, drop by Yukarinoten a noddle shop patronised by locally born poet Mitsuo Aida for 50 years, which is now decorated with his poetry. Here, you can try the noodle dish nishin soba, which contains a sweetened boiled fish known as kanroni. This was a favorite of Aida, who is said to have always ordered it as a side dish when drinking. It’s a rare and wonderful treat.
  
  Address
  - Noodles at Mitsuo Aida Yukarinoten
- FINISH
  
  19:30