This trip offers unparalleled value, allowing you to explore Karuizawa, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Miyagawa Morning Market, and Asama Shrine all in one trip! Enjoy the leisurely mountain scenery and artistic atmosphere of Karuizawa, visit famous churches, or savor delicious soba noodles. Then head to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, taking a cable car to admire the magnificent snow-capped mountains and breathtaking alpine views, experiencing the wonders of nature. At Miyagawa Morning Market, experience the charm of a traditional Japanese market. Finally, visit Asama Shrine to feel the solemn and sacred beauty of Mount Fuji. This itinerary satisfies diverse travel needs, offering a rich yet economical experience—a memorable and in-depth tour of Japan!
Everyone was very punctual for this trip. The itinerary included both in full bloom neem flowers and blooming wisteria. The Hitachi Road Station can be skipped as the time is too short, and there would be time pressure if we wanted to have a barbecue there.
We enjoyed two popular flower fields—the Hitachi Seaside Neon Flower Field and the Ashikaga Wisteria Field—in one day during the peak blooming season, and even managed to visit the Oarai Isok Torii Gate. It was a fantastic day trip! Our guide, Mr. Liu Bin, provided detailed explanations and managed the time well. The driver drove smoothly, and thanks to good road conditions, we arrived at the attractions a little early and returned to Tokyo on time. A very good day trip indeed! Those who enjoy taking photos should be mindful of the time, as group tours cannot be late. Please allow time for buying souvenirs and sampling food.
Both attractions are very beautiful, but the drive is a bit too long because they are quite far apart. I suggest splitting them into two separate trips and adding some other attractions in the same direction.
Our tour guide, Leo, was professional and experienced. Due to traffic, we only managed to visit two parks to see the flowers, but thankfully the weather was great, and the photos turned out beautifully. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see blue neem flowers and wisteria! 👍🏻
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Ashikaga Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Ashikaga year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 10.5–19°C, mild climate but with relatively high rainfall, especially in April and May. Common activities: Flower viewing (e.g., wisteria), hiking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, rain gear.
Summer (June–August): Average 23.3–28.5°C, hot and humid, with relatively high rainfall, especially in June and July. Common activities: Swimming, visiting indoor attractions to escape the heat. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 12.9–25.7°C, comfortable temperatures, but September has the most rainfall. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: Long-sleeved shirt, light jacket, rain gear.
Winter (December–February): Average 4.7–6.9°C, cold and dry, with low rainfall. Common activities: Hot spring trips, indoor leisure activities. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, hat, gloves, scarf.
Ashikaga climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 16°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1248 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: September
Ashikaga monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
4.7°C
12.9
February
5.8°C
38.3
March
10.5°C
99.9
April
15.9°C
84
May
19°C
140
June
23.3°C
187.3
July
28.5°C
181.4
August
28.4°C
96.8
September
25.7°C
217.3
October
18.1°C
113.9
November
12.9°C
63.7
December
6.9°C
12.6
Ashikaga weather for the next seven days
5/6
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
21.6°C/13.3°C
5/7
Thursday
Sunny
27.5°C/15.7°C
5/8
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
24.5°C/16.5°C
5/9
Saturday
Sunny
20.4°C/12.3°C
5/10
Sunday
Sunny
24.9°C/10.4°C
5/11
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
24.6°C/16.3°C
5/12
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
25.5°C/14.9°C
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