This app guides you to the historic site of Asuka where the first capital of Japan was established 1400 years ago. You can walk with this app in Asuka Village located in Nara Japan and see your location in the ancient map of Asuka Period. There are audio guide which explain the historical background of the ancient capital in English, Chinese, and Korean.
Where am I in the Asukakyo?
You can find out. Please compare and contrast the maps of ancient Asuka capital from 1400 years ago with the current illustrated map of Asuka Village. Once you are in Asuka Village, your location shows up on the historic map with the GPS function.
The storytellers of the audio guide are the historical figures from the Asuka Period. On the recommended walk route which appears on the maps contain many historic stories. The storytellers will guide you through in multi-language.
Asuka Tour Bus One-day pass
A one-day unlimited bus ticket is available for a more convenient tour around Asuka.
Available for purchase at the below places.
Price: Adult: 650 yen. Child: 330 yen.
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ASUKA FREE Wi-Fi Spots
There are 16 indoor and 3 outdoor “ASUKA FREE Wi-Fi Spots” available at Asuka Village.
You will be able to use smartphones, tablets and other devices to access the Internet within the Wi-Fi area.
Please use these Wi-Fi spots when you visit our village.
Indoor 16 places
Outdoor 3 places
Mobile Apps “Nara Asukakyo Historic Walk –the Time Trip to the Asuka Period”
This app guides you to the historic site of Asuka where the first capital of Japan was established 1400 years ago. You can walk with this app in Asuka Village located in Nara Japan and see your location in the ancient map of Asuka Period. There are audio guide which explain the historical background of the ancient capital in English, Chinese, and Korean.
Where am I in the Asukakyo?
You can find out. Please compare and contrast the maps of ancient Asuka capital from 1400 years ago with the current illustrated map of Asuka Village. Once you are in Asuka Village, your location shows up on the historic map with the GPS function.
The storytellers of the audio guide are the historical figures from the Asuka Period. On the recommended walk route which appears on the maps contain many historic stories. The storytellers will guide you through in multi-language.
Ishibutai tumulus cherry blossoms light up
The gorgeous cherry blossoms that bloom around the Ishibutai Tumulus are a must see. The blossoms are illuminated at night and create a fantastic mood.
All-you-can-eat strawberry picking
Onda Matsuri Festival
where masked actors pretend to be a married couple having sex and praying for the prosperity of descendants.
Yururiya
They renovated a 150-year-old folk house by themselves, and accommodated their friends who came to help with their farm at times. Gradually, they grew interested in home lodging.
“Since we are not hospitality professionals, we cannot give you formal service. But we are hoping to welcome our guests and enjoy together like homestay programs” The couple smile.
Enjoy the carefully prepared dinner of lots of fresh organic vegetables together with the family of the owner.
If interested, you can experience harvesting of their vegetables.
ASUKA GUEST HOUSE
Relax in a nostalgic and comforting space in a renovated 150-year-old folk house.
We thrive to communicate the charm of Asuka that “only overnight visitors can experience” with services for overseas visitors such as English speaking staff and Wi-Fi, as well as those for Japanese travelers like offering tourist information of Asuka-mura.
Okadera Temple
There is a pond called Ryugai-ike which is said to have a dragon sealed within in the grounds.
The principle object of worship is the Cintamani-cakra bodhisattva sedentary statue (Important Cultural Property), which is the largest earthen statue in Japan. In the spring, 3000 rhododendrons color the grounds.