Asuka Historical National Government Park, Asuka

Name: Asuka Historical National Government Park
Address: Asuka, Japan

#3 among attractions in Asuka

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Asuka Historical National Government Park is a National Government Park established in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan in 1974. The park comprises five areas: the Amakashi-no-Oka Area, where there is an observatory with a view over the old capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara-kyō and of Yamato Sanzan; the Iwaido Area, similarly with views to Yamato Sanzan as well as over the terraced rice fields of "Inner Asuka"; the Ishibutai Area; the Takamatsuzuka Area; and the Kitora Tumulus Area. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 322 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°27'56"N, 135°48'13"E

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Asuka Historical National Government Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.3 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Asuka-dera, Asuka
34 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.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Asuka
34 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.
0.9 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Tachibana-dera, Asuka
22 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.
1.3 miNE
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.
~1410 ftSE
Ancient tomb with fresco wall paintings
Takamatsuzuka Tomb, Asuka
7 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 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Kitora Tomb, Asuka
26 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.
0.9 miNE
Temple
Kawahara-dera, Asuka
23 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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Which popular attractions are close to Asuka Historical National Government Park?

Nearby attractions include Takamatsuzuka Tomb, Asuka (7 min walk), Tachibana-dera, Asuka (22 min walk), Kawahara-dera, Asuka (23 min walk).

How to get to Asuka Historical National Government Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Asuka Historical National Government Park:

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Asuka (9 min walk)
Okadera (19 min walk)

Asuka Historical National Government Park, Asuka

Facts and practical information

Asuka Historical National Government Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Asuka-dera, Asuka

Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Asuka

Tachibana-dera, Asuka

Kōgen-ji, Asuka

Takamatsuzuka Tomb, Asuka

Kitora Tomb, Asuka

Kawahara-dera, Asuka

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Asuka Historical National Government Park?

How to get to Asuka Historical National Government Park by public transport?