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Sano, Ashikaga
Tochigi
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Sano, Ashikaga
Tochigi
4.2
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Sano, Ashikaga
At Sano Premium Outlets, about 180 domestic and foreign brands are gathered, and you can buy a wide range of brands at outlet prices. Bargains and sales are also held, so many people never get tired of visiting. Ashikaga has the "Ashikaga School," which was opened during the Meiji era. It is Japan's oldest university, which Francis Xavier called "the largest and most famous university in the Kanto region." It is also widely used as a location for movies and dramas. The "Ashikaga Flower Park" is a famous park with wisteria flowers, and during the winter, it is illuminated and creates a beautiful scenery of flowers, making it a romantic spot for couples.
Sano, Ashikaga
5 Highlights
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Ashikaga Flower Park
Japan's largest flower park, known for its wisteria flowers
The main attraction is the wisteria flowers. From mid-April to mid-May, when they are in full bloom, visitors can enjoy the spectacular wisteria trellises covering an area of about 1,200 tatami mats. The "Garden of Illuminated Flowers," selected as one of Japan's three largest illuminations, is also a must-see.
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Ashikaga Flower Park
Japan's largest flower park, known for its wisteria flowers
The main attraction is the wisteria flowers. From mid-April to mid-May, when they are in full bloom, visitors can enjoy the spectacular wisteria trellises covering an area of about 1,200 tatami mats. The "Garden of Illuminated Flowers," selected as one of Japan's three largest illuminations, is also a must-see.
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Sano Ramen
The simple yet deep soy sauce soup is attractive
Sano Ramen is reminiscent of old-fashioned Chinese-style noodles. This simple soup permeates every part of the Japanese body. The noodles that go well with this soup are flat noodles made by using bamboo, called "chuka soba." The combination of these flat noodles and soup creates an excellent dish.
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Sano Ramen
The simple yet deep soy sauce soup is attractive
Sano Ramen is reminiscent of old-fashioned Chinese-style noodles. This simple soup permeates every part of the Japanese body. The noodles that go well with this soup are flat noodles made by using bamboo, called "chuka soba." The combination of these flat noodles and soup creates an excellent dish.
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Ashikaga School Ruins
The "Bando School," considered the oldest school in Japan
Although the year of its establishment is not clear, Ashikaga School is considered to be the oldest school in Japan. It is also famous for being introduced to the world by Christian missionary Francis Xavier, and is a spot where you can learn about the origins of education in Japan.
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Ashikaga School Ruins
The "Bando School," considered the oldest school in Japan
Although the year of its establishment is not clear, Ashikaga School is considered to be the oldest school in Japan. It is also famous for being introduced to the world by Christian missionary Francis Xavier, and is a spot where you can learn about the origins of education in Japan.
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Ashikaga Orihime Shrine
A beautiful shrine painted in vermillion, chosen as a "power spot for lovers"
Ashikaga Orihime Shrine was established to enshrine two gods: "Ame-no-mihashira-no-mikoto," who presides over weaving, and "Ame-no-yagokoro-otome-no-mikoto," the weaving goddess, due to the area's long history of textile production. Recently, the shrine has also become known as a "power spot for lovers" based on the idea that weaving involves the intertwining of warp and weft threads. The shrine is painted in a beautiful vermillion color and is a must-visit spot for those interested in Japanese mythology and culture.
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Ashikaga Orihime Shrine
A beautiful shrine painted in vermillion, chosen as a "power spot for lovers"
Ashikaga Orihime Shrine was established to enshrine two gods: "Ame-no-mihashira-no-mikoto," who presides over weaving, and "Ame-no-yagokoro-otome-no-mikoto," the weaving goddess, due to the area's long history of textile production. Recently, the shrine has also become known as a "power spot for lovers" based on the idea that weaving involves the intertwining of warp and weft threads. The shrine is painted in a beautiful vermillion color and is a must-visit spot for those interested in Japanese mythology and culture.
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Kurita Museum
A collection of Imari and Nabeshima pottery, representative of Japan
This porcelain collection museum is one of the world's leading museums, with about 10,000 pieces of Imari and Nabeshima pottery collected by the founder, Hideo Kurita, stored here. Interestingly, it is also a museum that was visited incognito by Freddie Mercury, the vocalist of the world-famous rock band QUEEN.
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Kurita Museum
A collection of Imari and Nabeshima pottery, representative of Japan
This porcelain collection museum is one of the world's leading museums, with about 10,000 pieces of Imari and Nabeshima pottery collected by the founder, Hideo Kurita, stored here. Interestingly, it is also a museum that was visited incognito by Freddie Mercury, the vocalist of the world-famous rock band QUEEN.
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Sano Ramen
The simple yet profound soy sauce soup is attractive.
Sano Ramen reminds us of the old-fashioned Chinese noodles. This simple soup penetrates into the depths of the Japanese people's bodies. The flat noodles are made by using bamboo, and they are called "Chuka soba". These flat noodles and soup are well combined to create the best dish.
Imo Fry
Sano's soul food made by frying potatoes.
Imo Fry was born in Sano, where potatoes were once heavily produced. It is a simple soul food made by cutting boiled potatoes into bite-sized pieces, frying them, and pouring special sauce over them, but it is popular among locals! It is a simple gourmet food, but it has a delicious taste that makes you want to go out of your way to try it.
Nira Soba
Soba noodles topped with crispy fresh garlic chives from Kanuma
Nira Soba, made with 100% Kanuma buckwheat flour and the famous garlic chives from Kanuma, is a local specialty of Kanuma City. The crispy garlic chives on top of the soba noodles can help warm up the body, improve blood circulation, and prevent shoulder stiffness and colds. Please try the combination of soba and garlic chives!
Sano Black Karaage
Sauce-flavored karaage, a new gourmet dish in Sano City.
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Ear Udon
A local dish from Tochigi Prefecture that contains udon noodles in the shape of ears.
Ear Udon is a slightly unusual type of udon noodle that has a shape resembling ears. It is believed to have a protective effect like a charm, and eating it is said to prevent bad things from happening for a year. It is often eaten during the New Year as a lucky food.
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