Cycle around historic Asuka Village in Nara

Asuka Village, the center of Japan 1,400 years ago, is still dotted with temples and ancient tombs, giving visitors a sense of time eternal. Bicycle through the tranquil countryside and enjoy the view of history and nature intertwined.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-08-02
- Asuka
  
  10:00
- Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum
  
  10:30
- Tachibana-dera
  
  11:40
- Asucome
  
  12:30
- Glass Studio Sanpo
  
  14:20
- Amakashi-no-Oka
  
  16:10

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DAY1

- Asuka
  
  10:00
  
  10min
  
  Station
  
  This daytrip starts at Asuka Station. There are a number of stores in front of the station where you can rent a bicycle. One of the stores rents bikes that you don’t have to return directly to the store. Bike rental is about 1,000 yen a day.
  
  Address
  
  Nara Pref
  
  Getting Around Asuka
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  - Asuka
  - Asuka
- Car
  
  4min
- Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum
  
  10:30
  
  50min
  
  Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum
  
  Here you’ll find a faithfully reproduced model of the inside of the Takamatsuzuka tomb and a replica of the Asuka Bijin discovered in 1972. The Takamatsuzuka tomb itself is within the museum. Although visitors are not allowed to go inside the tomb itself, the museum provides an intense experience of the history.
  
  Address
  
  Nara Pref. Takaichigunasukamura Hirata 439
  - Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum
  - Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum
- Car
  
  7min
- Tachibana-dera
  
  11:40
  
  30min
  
  Temple
  
  Tachibana-dera is a temple about 15 minutes by bicycle from the Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum. It is built on the site of the birthplace of Prince Shotoku (574–622). The painted ceiling of the Ojoin, located on the left-hand side as you enter the east gate, should not be missed.
  
  Address
  
  Nara Pref. Takaichigunasukamura Tachibana 532
  - Tachibana-dera
  - Tachibana-dera
- Car
  
  3min
- Asucome
  
  12:30
  
  100min
  
  Shopping Mall
  
  For lunch, try one of the curries at Curry On in the Asucome shopping mall. Both the curries and the desserts contain plenty of locally grown ingredients. Take your time and enjoy the natural flavors.
  
  Address
  
  Nara Takaichi-gun Asuka Muraoka 410
  - Asucome
  - Asucome
- Car
  
  2min
- Glass Studio Sanpo
  
  14:20
  
  90min
  
  Workshop
  
  To get a better feel for the glass beads and magatama that date back to the Asuka period, pay a visit to Glass Studio Sanpo. Here you can make your own glassware, such as cups and single-flower vases. The objects you make are then mailed to you at a later date. Give it a try, and you'll end up with a charming keepsake from your day out.
  
  Address
  
  Nara Pref. Takaichigunasukamura Oka 55-4
  - Glass Studio Sanpo
  - Glass Studio Sanpo
- Car
  
  10min
- Amakashi-no-Oka
  
  16:10
  
  60min
  
  Other Sightseeing Spot
  
  When the sun begins to sink, head to Amakashi-no-Oka in the Toyoura district. From the top of the hill you have an unbroken view of Asuka and the setting sun. After a long day of cycling, this is the ideal spot to unwind and feel time slow down.
  
  Address
  
  Nara Pref. Takaichigunasukamura Toyoura
  - Amakashi-no-Oka
- FINISH
  
  17:10