Old capital

Ishibutai Tumulus
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Explore ASUKA, Nara | Ancient Capital

Asuka Asuka is the name of period (593-622) when Japan’s central government was located here and Prince Shotoku governed the nation around 1400 yrs ago. Asuka is also the name of location of its governmental buildings. The present Asuka is calm village quite spread out with terraced fields and surrounded by mountains. Remaining oldest temple & Buddhist statue, many tumulus and ancient monuments show Asuka’s prosperity at that time. Asuka village How to explore Asuka village Asuka village is spacious and hillside field surrounded by mountains. Bicycle, especially electric bicycle is the best option to explore in this area. Located near Kashihara Jingu shrine sta., Asuka Rental Cycling rents bicycle […]

Great Buddha
NARA

Discover Ancient NARA | UNESCO World heritage sites

Nara was the capital of Japan and prospered as center of politics, economics and culture for over 80 years from 710 to 794. Then the capital moved to Kyoto. There are many UNESCO World heritage sites in Nara, – Horyuji registered in 1993; Todaiji, Kofukuji, Gangoji, Yakushiji, Toshodaiji and Kasuga Tahisha shrine and Kasugayama primeval forest and the Nara palace site registered in 1998. Japanese culture was developed through cultural exchange with China and Korea, and Nara offers clear evidence of the exchange in many temples. Nara is a compact city where the visitors can reach everywhere by walk or train. Feel the ancient capital of Japan. Nara Park Located […]