The Ashikaga shogunate (足利幕府, Ashikaga bakufu), also known as the Muromachi shogunate (室町幕府, Muromachi bakufu), was the feudal military government of Japan during the Muromachi …

The Ashikaga shogunate, Japanese Ashikaga bakufu (1336 – 1573), was a feudal samurai government ruled by the shoguns of the Ashikaga family. Shoguns were de facto rulers of Japan although the …

Ashikaga is a quiet little city in Tochigi Prefecture . Primarily known for silk textiles and a park that elevates the viewing of flowers to something magical, it also boasts a remarkable history due to a …

Ashikaga was a post town on the Nikkō Highway during the Edo (Tokugawa) period (1603–1867). It was a dyeing and weaving centre for several centuries, and, after the national railway reached it in 1867, …

Ashikaga is a small city nestled in the mountains of southern Tochigi prefecture, roughly 70 km from Tokyo. The gentle heart of Ashikaga balances the busy spirit of Tokyo with rich history and vibrant …

Apr 29, 2025 · The Ashikaga Shogunate ruled Japan from 1336 to 1573, but many powerful daimyo rose during this time. The arts and Zen Buddhism flourished during the Ashikaga rule, including the …

Ashikaga: Things to See and Do Welcome to the official website of Ashikaga city tourism association. We provide genaral and latest tourism news at this website.

The Ashikaga were descended from a branch of the Minamoto clan, deriving originally from the town of Ashikaga in Shimotsuke Province (modern-day Tochigi Prefecture).

Jul 29, 2025 · Ashikaga (足利市 Ashikaga-shi), located in the southwest of Tochigi Prefecture, is a historic and culturally rich city, offering a charming blend of tradition, nature, and heritage.

It started with the Nanbokuchō (“the period of the southern and northern courts”), during which political power was split between the Ashikaga-controlled “northern” court and the “southern” and short-lived …