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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Asuka, ancient capital of Japan
Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Asuka, ancient capital of Japan
Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Asuka, ancient capital of Japan
Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Asuka, ancient capital of Japan

Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Asuka, ancient capital of Japan

By Nara Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$515 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This tour is the occasion to present you a Japanese village with a glorious past. Asuka dates from Japanese protohistory. Yamato land sometimes established there its capital which were not fixed in the 6th~7th century before moving “for good” to Heijo-kyo in 710.

Asuka is nowadays a big village with 5620 inhabitants. Relatively close to nearby cities, farmers and townsmen willing for better living standards live together. This village is still proud of its past and shows it to us. This ancient capital place also aims to be registered as UNESCO World Heritage in 2024 as “Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals and Related Properties”.

Furthermore, unlike other cities, Japanese urbanism is well respected. We can visit an old town as it was during Edo Period (1600-1868) between all the historical sites. This Edo atmosphere is also worth it.

Activity location

  • Asuka Historical Museum
    • 601 Okuyama,
    • 634-0102, Asuka-mura, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kashiharajingu-mae
    • Kashiharajingu-mae Kumechō
    • 634-0063, Kashihara, Nara, Japan

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Fees not included
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$515.35 x 1 AdultAU$515.35
Total
Price is AU$515.35
Until Sun, 1 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide fees (transports, lunch and entrance fees)
  • What's includedWhat's includedCertified Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Asuka Historical Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Asuka is a true treasure for archeologist. Excavations continuously dig up beautiful historical artefacts we can admire in Asuka-dera or in Asuka Historical Museum.
Asuka-dera
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Asuka-dera buddhist temple is a little bit far for everything but is a must to visit. It served as an imperial palace. When you visit it, a tablet can be available for you so you can explore the area in 3D as you would make a time travel with the ancient imperial palace buildings. How wonderful! Speaking about time slip, the Great Buddha is as greatful as when the statue were made back in the times. It dates from 609, is more than 1400 years old and is the eldest bronze Buddha of Japan.
Asukaike Workshop Ruins
  • 30m
We can pass and make a little stop to this ancient imperial workshop from the 7th century recently rediscovered.
The Legendary Site of Asuka Itabuki Miya
  • 30m
Itabuki Imperial Palace dates from the 7th century and now we can admire its remains between the fields.
Asuka-mura (Pass by)
Asuka is nowadays a big village of 5620 inhabitants. Relatively nearby Kansai cities, farmers and townsmen who aim for a better life quality live together. This village is still proud of its past and show it to us. Japanese urbanism is respected and we can feel an Edo atmosphère (1600-1868). We can do some shipping and have some lunch during our route.
Ishibutai Tomb
  • 2h
We continue our walk and we have the Asuka Historical Park. Its masterpiece is Ishibutai, a stone burial mount from the 7th century for Soga no Umako who were a powerful noble from these ancient times.
Takamatsuzuka Tomb
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Takamatsuzuka kofun date from the end of the 7th century. It has inside wonderful murals which represents life and religious moments. We can go to admire them in Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum nearby.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAsuka Historical Museum
    • 601 Okuyama,
    • 634-0102, Asuka-mura, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKashiharajingu-mae
    • Kashiharajingu-mae Kumechō
    • 634-0063, Kashihara, Nara, Japan

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