This tour takes you on a journey through the history of Asuka, an ancient Japanese village that served as the capital of the Yamato during the 6th and 7th centuries. The tour includes visits to several historical sites such as the Asuka-dera Temple, a former imperial palace and workshop, the Sakafune-ishi ruins, the Itabuki Imperial Palace ruins, and the Asuka History Museum. Visitors can also take a glimpse of the village's atmosphere from the Edo period, and also get a chance to visit the Ishibutai tomb, and the Takamatsuzuka kofun and its mural museum. The tour provides a chance to explore the beautiful ancient artifacts and also speculate on their use and purpose.
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 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.
We can pass and make a little stop to this ancient imperial workshop from the 7th century recently rediscovered.
7th century megalith and water container. What was it for? We will make a little stop here and think about it.
Itabuki Imperial Palace dates from the 7th century and now we can admire its remains between the fields.
Asuka is now a large village of 5620 residents. It is relatively close to neighboring cities and is home to both farmers and city-dwellers seeking a better quality of life.
Asuka Historical Park's 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 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.
