• Asuka Historical Museum - Asuka is a treasure trove for archaeologists. Ongoing excavations reveal stunning ancient artifacts that can be explored at the temple, the Asuka History Museum, or the folk museum within the Asuka Historical Park.
• Asuka-dera - The Asuka-dera, a slightly secluded and modest Buddhist temple, is a must-visit. It is the oldest Japanese temple, established in 588. The grand Buddha statue from that era remains impressive. Dating back to 609, it is over 1400 years old and is the oldest bronze Buddha in Japan.
• Asukaike Workshop Ruins - Visitors can pause at the site of a 7th-century imperial workshop that has been uncovered.
• The Legendary Site of Asuka Itabuki Miya - The Itabuki Imperial Palace, dating from the 7th century, offers a glimpse of its remains amidst the fields.
• Asuka-mura - Today, Asuka is a thriving village with 5,620 residents. It is conveniently located near neighboring towns, where farmers and urban dwellers seeking a better quality of life coexist. The village proudly showcases its historical heritage, maintaining town planning that reflects the Edo period (1600-1868). Visitors can enjoy shopping and dining here.
• Ishibutai Tomb - A short distance away is the historic park of Asuka, featuring the Ishibutai, a stone mound that serves as the tomb of a nobleman from the era, Soga no Umako.
• Takamatsuzuka Tomb - The Takamatsuzuka kofun, dating from the late 7th century, is the tomb of a nobleman from that time. It boasts magnificent murals depicting life from that era. These frescoes are replicated in the nearby Takamatsuzuka wall museum, which visitors can explore afterwards.

• Guide fees including transport, lunch, and entrance fees
• Guide

• Lunch
• Asuka Historical Museum (350 JPY/person)
• Ishibutai (350 JPY/person)
• Bus in Asuka (less than 1,000 JPY/person/day)
• Asuka-dera (350 JPY/person)

Explore Asuka, a village rich in Japan’s early historical heritage.

Embark on a journey by foot and public transport to uncover ancient Japan, featuring former imperial capitals from the 6th and 7th centuries and various sites that showcase life from that era.

Asuka is home to 5,620 residents. Stroll through the village and admire the Edo-style architecture from the 16th to 19th centuries.

Your guide will lead you to the upcoming UNESCO World Heritage Site, “Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological Sites of the Ancient Capitals of Japan” (anticipated in 2026). Visit Asuka-dera Temple (596), which houses Japan’s oldest Buddha statue (606). Explore the remnants of the Itabuki Imperial Palace and proceed to Ishibutai, an ancient tomb of a 7th-century noble.

By the end of the day, you’ll gain insights into Japan’s protohistory and rejuvenate amidst nature. Are you ready to join us? We look forward to welcoming you!

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