Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Asuka

Name: Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture
Address: 10 Asuka, Asuka, 634-0103, Japan
Telephone: +81 744-54-1850

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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. ()

Local name: 奈良県立万葉文化館 Established: 15 September 2001 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 34°28'38"N, 135°49'19"E

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10 AsukaAsuka 634-0103 Japan

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+81 744-54-1850

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Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Asuka-dera, Asuka Historical National Government Park, Tachibana-dera, Oka-dera.

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Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Asuka Historical National Government Park, Asuka
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0.6 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Tachibana-dera, Asuka
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0.5 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Oka-dera, Asuka
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Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Asuka Historical Museum, Asuka
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Ancient tomb with fresco wall paintings
Takamatsuzuka Tomb, Asuka
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture open?

Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture?

Nearby attractions include Asuka-dera, Asuka (4 min walk), Kawahara-dera, Asuka (12 min walk), Oka-dera, Asuka (12 min walk), Asuka Historical Museum, Asuka (14 min walk).