Asuka Historical National Government Park

What it is

• A national park in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture.
• Established under the 1966 Ancient Capitals Preservation Law.
• Park project started in 1971.
• Comprises four main areas: Iwaido, Ishibutai, Takamatsuzuka, Amakashinooka.

What to see

• Ishibutai Tumulus in the Ishibutai Area.
• Takamatsuzuka Tumulus in the Takamatsuzuka Area.
• Amakashinooka Observatory in the Amakashinooka Area.
• Kitora Tumulus in the Kitora Tumulus Area.
• Kitora Tumulus Wall Painting Experience Building Shijin no Yakata.

When to go

• Attend events like Asuka Hikari no Kairo.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.