One Day Private Walking Guided Tour in Asuka

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  • Asuka is a collection of Buddhist temples and archaeological sites that illustrate the first centuries of Japanese history
  • A Great Buddha in Asuka-dera temple is more than 1400 years old and is the eldest bronze Buddha of Japan
  • Asuka Village is nowadays a big village of 5620 inhabitants
  • Ishibutai Kofun, a stone burial mount from the 7th century for Soga no Umako who were a powerful noble from these ancient times.

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Embark on a journey through Asuka with your private tour guide, beginning at the Asuka Historical Museum, where you'll uncover the region's captivating history through its extensive collection of artifacts. Continue to Asuka-dera, an ancient Buddhist temple showcasing revered statues and a serene ambiance. Explore Itabuki no Miya, an ancient shrine associated with the Yamato dynasty. Stroll through Asuka village, immersed in its rustic charm. Witness the awe-inspiring Ishibutai Tumulus, known for its colossal stone chamber. Conclude your journey at the Kitora Tumulus, a keyhole-shaped burial mound surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Delve into Asuka's rich heritage, marvel at its ancient structures, and connect with the essence of Japan's past

Asuka-dera is regarded as one of the oldest temples in Japan
Asuka-dera is regarded as one of the oldest temples in Japan
Site of Asuka Itabuki-no-miya Palace
Site of Asuka Itabuki-no-miya Palace
Site of Asuka Itabuki-no-miya Palace
Itabuki no Miya was an Imperial Palace where Empress Kogyoku lived in about the middle of the seventh century
Asuka Village
Asuka is at the centre of Japan’s history as the home of the first emperor and the roots of Buddhism
Ishibutai
There are impressive megaliths similar to those scattered across Europe; some, like Ishibutai Tumulus are tombs
Inside Ishibutai Kofun
Inside Ishibutai Kofun
Inside Ishibutai Kofun
Others such as Kameishi Tortoise Stone, remain mysterious
Takamatsuzuka Tumulus
Takamatsuzuka Tumulus
Takamatsuzuka Tumulus
This round tumulus is around five meters high, with a lower layer measuring 23 meters in diameter, and an upper layer measuring 18 meters in diameter
Mausoleum of Emperor Monmu
Mausoleum of Emperor Monmu
Mausoleum of Emperor Monmu
Mausoleum of Emperor Monmu

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