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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Asuka from Kashihara, Japan

Kashiharajingu-mae Station, 618 Kumecho, Kashihara, Nara, Japan, Kashihara, 634-0063

We will visit Asuka-Fujiwara, ancient capital of proto-Japan.

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Duration 8 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, French

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

Come and visit Asuka, a village steeped in Japan’s protohistoric past.

On this tour on foot and by public transports, you will discover ancient Japan, with ancient imperial capitals (especially from the 6th and 7th centuries) and various sites reflecting the life of those times.

Asuka is a village of 5,620 inhabitants. We walk there while admiring the old town of Edo style architecture (16th-19th centuries).

Your guide accompanies you through the next UNESCO World Heritage Site “Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological Sites of the Ancient Capitals of Japan” (scheduled for 2026). We visit Asuka-dera Temple (588), home to the oldest Buddha in Japan (606). We go to the remains of the Itabuki Imperial Palace, then we go to Ishibutai, an ancient tomb of a 7th century nobleman.

After this day, you will learn more about the protohistory of Japan and you will have recovered in the middle of nature. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Itinerary

Asuka Historical Museum. 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 temple. Asuka-dera buddhist temple is a little bit far for everything but is a must to visit. It served as an imperial palace. 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.

Ancient Imperial Workshop. We can pass and make a little stop to this ancient imperial workshop from the 7th century recently rediscovered.

Sakafune-ishi remains. 7th century megalith and water container. What was it for? We will make a little stop here and think about it.

Itabuki Imperial Palace remains. Itabuki Imperial Palace dates from the 7th century and now we can admire its remains between the fields.

Asuka Village. 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. 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 kofun and its Mural Museum. 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.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Entrance fee
  • Guide
  • Guide Fees (their Transport, Lunch and Entrance Fees)

Not included

  • The tour is a walking experience; public transport can be used for an additional cost.
  • chosen together on the very same day, if desired

Important information

Meeting point

Kashiharajingu-mae Station, 618 Kumecho, Kashihara, Nara, Japan, Kashihara, 634-0063

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Wheelchair accessible Not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

20% charge if cancelled within 480 hours of start. 50% charge if cancelled within 240 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 48 hours of start.

Your host

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With GetExperience since 2026

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