Asuka Private Tour Explore the mysteries of the massive stone structures left behind, as you imagine the ancient capital as it stood 1,400 years ago with your local guide.

Spend a rewarding half-day exploring the highlights of Asuka Village.
The tour departs from Nara city, making it simple to pair with a half-day visit to Nara Park for a fuller day of sightseeing.

Asuka is a small village located in the heart of Nara Prefecture.
It is renowned as the site of Japan’s first capital, established in the late 6th to 7th centuries, where the foundation of the Japanese nation was laid.

This year Asuka Village was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in recognition of its significance as the Asuka–Fujiwara imperial capital. The area’s rich archaeological and historical legacy vividly reveals how Japan’s early centralized state emerged through cultural and political exchanges with East Asia. On this guided tour, our expert guides will illuminate the sites and artifacts that bear witness to those connections, offering clear, engaging explanations that bring the story of Asuka to life.