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A large rock formation in a park with cherry blossoms in the background. 1
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and a stone pathway leading to it. 2
A cherry blossom tree in full bloom, a paved road, and a mountainous backdrop. 3
A rural landscape with a winding path, green fields, and scattered trees. 4
A park with large boulders, cherry blossoms, and a clear blue sky. 5

Asuka: Private Guided tour of an ancient capital of Japan

By Nara Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is €350 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

  • Archaeology and Japanese History
  • Soon to become UNESCO World Heritage
  • Nature and traditional town
  • Cultural Immersion: Experience Asuka's history, charm, and flavours.

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kashiharajingu-mae Station, 618 Kumechō, Kashihara, Nara 634-0063, Japon
    • Kashihara, Nara, Japan

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Guide Service Only

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 09:25
Price details
€349.86 x 1 Adult€349.86
Total
Price is €349.86
Until Sat, 18 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide and guide fees (guide's lunch, entrance fees and transport)
  • Exclusions
    Lunch Fee (around 2,000 JPY/person)
  • Exclusions
    The tour is a walking experience; public transport can be used for an additional cost.
  • Exclusions
    Entry fees (chosen together on the day, if desired)

What you can expect

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

    On this tour on foot and by public transport, 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 (596), 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!

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kashiharajingu-mae Station, 618 Kumechō, Kashihara, Nara 634-0063, Japon
    • Kashihara, Nara, Japan