①Ashio Festival(3rd May)
It is the traditional festival continued from the prosperity of Ashio copper mine. It is derived from the Mountain Shrine's Spring Festival.
②Summer pleasure festival(the middle August)
People of all ages gather for this festival. They have a good time dancing with Ashio's folk song, the "Naori-Ondo".
③Festival of Mt.Koshin(the third weekend inMay and October)
One can enjoy azaleas in spring, and autumnal tints in fall at Mt.Koshin. Amazake is served and there is a drawing for memorial handkerchiefs, bookmarks or telephone cards of Ashio.
○The Ashio pottery festival;
There are 8 kilns in our town. In spring and autumn, the pottery festival is held. One can buy pottery at reduced prices.
○The Art Festival;
Many people draw pictures, write calligraphy, and compose literary arts in Ashio. This Festival is the place to display their work. Students choir groups also sing some songs. Many people like the festival.
○The Daikokuten Festival;
This is a festival for the god Hashiri-daikokuten. Adults and children parede through the town carrying a portable shrine on their shoulders.
