Asuka: Private Guided tour of an ancient capital of Japan Guide Service Only
ID: GYG620969-1037174
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
In this tour, we visit Asuka-Fujiwara, ancient capital of proto-Japan. We will have nature, a traditional town, archeologic sites and museums. We will know more about Japanese History!
Come and visit Asuka, a village steeped in Japan’s protohistoric past.
On this tour on foot and by public transport, you will discover ancient Japan, with ancient imperial capitals (especially from the 6th and 7th centuries) and various sites reflecting the life of those times.
Asuka is a village of 5,620 inhabitants. We walk there while admiring the old town of Edo style architecture (16th-19th centuries).
Your guide accompanies you through the next UNESCO World Heritage Site “Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological Sites of the Ancient Capitals of Japan” (scheduled for 2026). We visit Asuka-dera Temple (596), home to the oldest Buddha in Japan (606). We go to the remains of the Itabuki Imperial Palace, then we go to Ishibutai, an ancient tomb of a 7th century nobleman.
After this day, you will learn more about the protohistory of Japan and you will have recovered in the middle of nature. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!
Highlights
- Archeology and Japanese History
- Soon to become UNESCO World Heritage
- Nature and traditional town
- Cultural Immersion: Experience Iga's history, charm, and flavors.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Guide and guide fees (guide's lunch, entrance fees and transportation)
NOT INCLUDED
- Transport fees (less than 2,000 JPY/person one way from Osaka or Kyoto)
- Lunch Fee (around 2,000 JPY/person)
- Entrance to Asuka Historical Museum (350 JPY/person)
- Entrance to Asuka-dera Temple (350 JPY/person)
- Entrance to Ishibutai Kofun (300 JPY/person)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
