Asuka-Fujiwara, Asuka

Name: Asuka-Fujiwara
Address: Asuka, Japan

#10 among attractions in Asuka

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Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals and Related Properties is a cluster of archaeological sites from in and around the late sixth- to early eighth-century capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara-kyō, Nara Prefecture, Japan. In 2007, twenty eight sites were submitted jointly for future inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the ii, iii, iv, v, and vi criteria. Currently, the submission is listed on the Tentative List. ()

Local name: 飛鳥・藤原の宮都とその関連資産群 Coordinates: 34°28'1"N, 135°49'34"E

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Asuka-Fujiwara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Asuka-dera, Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Tachibana-dera, Oka-dera.

0.9 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Asuka-dera, Asuka
23 min walk • Asuka-dera, also known as Hōkō-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara. Asuka-dera is regarded as one of the oldest temples in Japan.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Asuka
20 min walk • The Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture is a museum located in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture in Japan. It is dedicated to the Man'yōshū, an 8th-century anthology of waka poetry. Its honorary director is Susumu Nakanishi.
0.5 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Tachibana-dera, Asuka
13 min walk • Tachibana-dera is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is affiliated with Tendai Buddhism. According to legend, it was founded by Prince Shōtoku.
~1810 ftN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Oka-dera, Asuka
9 min walk • Oka-dera is a major Buddhist temple in the historic Asuka area of Nara Prefecture, Japan. Its formal name is Ryūgai-ji and is associated with the Shingon-Buzan sect. It was founded by Priest Gien during the 7th century, and is the 7th temple on the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage. The statue of Gien is one of the national treasures of Japan.
1.3 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kōgen-ji, Asuka
33 min walk • Kōgen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is affiliated with Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism.
1.2 miN
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Asuka Historical Museum, Asuka
31 min walk • The Asuka Historical Museum is a historical museum in Okuyama, Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The museum was founded in 1975 and is a unit of the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties.
1.2 miW
Ancient tomb with fresco wall paintings
Takamatsuzuka Tomb, Asuka
31 min walk • The Takamatsuzuka Tomb or "Tall Pine Tree Ancient Burial Mound" in Japanese is an ancient circular tomb in Asuka village, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
1.2 miN
Temple
Yamada-dera, Kashihara
32 min walk • Yamada-dera was a Buddhist temple established in the Asuka period in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
1.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Kitora Tomb, Asuka
42 min walk • The Kitora Tomb is an ancient tumulus located in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The tomb is believed to have been constructed some time between the 7th and early 8th centuries, but was only discovered in 1983.
0.6 miNW
Temple
Kawahara-dera, Asuka
17 min walk • Kawara-dera was a Buddhist temple established during the Asuka period in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Excavations have revealed a large-scale complex which included two kondō, a pagoda, extensive priests' quarters, and roof tiles that are "among the most beautiful ever made in Japan".

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Nearby attractions include Oka-dera, Asuka (9 min walk), Tachibana-dera, Asuka (13 min walk), Kawahara-dera, Asuka (17 min walk), Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Asuka (20 min walk).