Ashikaga
A temple-town around the school
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Highlights of this town
- 社Ashikaga School (足利学校)10 min walk
Japan's oldest school. Wander the Confucius Hall, the hōjō, and old temple grounds.
- 社Banna-ji (Dainichi-sama) (鑁阿寺(大日様))11 min walk
A temple on the Ashikaga clan residence site, ringed by moats and earthworks.
- 街Stone-paved temple-town street9 min walk
A retro street linking the school and temple, dotted with old-house cafés.
Access from major stations
- from Ikebukuroabout140min4 transfers
- from Kita-Senjuabout140min2 transfers
- from Uenoabout150min3 transfers
- from Shinjukuabout150min4 transfers
- from Shibuyaabout150min4 transfers
- from Tokyoabout160min4 transfers
- from Shinagawaabout160min4 transfers
- from Nakameguroabout160min5 transfers