A Meiji-Era Mansion of Furukawa Mining. Unexpected European Charm in a Mountain Valley
About this spot
Built in 1899 as a guest house for Furukawa Mining Company, this elegant Western-style mansion attests to Ashio's status as a leading modern enterprise of its era. The refined exterior with its balconies exudes an unexpected European flair amid the mountain town. While interior access varies by season, the exterior alone merits a visit—a tangible reminder of Ashio's modernization through mining prosperity. Other Furukawa-related structures dot the area nearby.
Fireworks details
Name: 足尾町納涼祭
Date & time: 8/13 (Thu) 15:00–21:00
Venue: 日光市足尾町・足尾庁舎前多目的広場
日光市足尾町の中心部、足尾庁舎前の多目的広場で開かれる夏の恒例行事です。2026年は8月13日の15時から21時まで開催。日中はまだ明るい山あいの広場に、時間が経つにつれ提灯の明かりがともり、太鼓の音を合図に盆踊りの輪が広がっていきます。かつて銅山の町として栄えた足尾に暮らす人々が一年で最も賑わう夜のひとつで、地元の人と観光客が一緒になって輪をつくるのがこの祭りの魅力です。山あいならではの涼しい夜風の中、ゆったりと夏の締めくくりを楽しめます。
Tips
駐車場は広場周辺に用意されますが台数に限りがあるため、早めの到着が安心です。山間部は日没後に気温が下がりやすいので、羽織ものを持参しましょう。屋台の有無は年によって異なるため、念のため軽食や飲み物を持参しておくと安心です。
Tips
About 5 minutes by car from Ashio Copper Mine Tour. Since interior access varies seasonally, plan mainly for exterior viewing. The area is residential, so please explore quietly.
Best time to visit
About 40 minutes. Afternoon light beautifully illuminates the mansion's white walls.
Access & map
〒321-1512 Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko City, Ashio Town, Kakuzu 321 Watarasebridge
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2026 Ashio Town Cooling Festival: Full-Day Immersion Course
Tochigi
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