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Asuka Village Stone Monuments
historic_site
Asuka Village Stone Monuments
明日香村石造物
4.5Est. 240Asuka, Kansai
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Overview
Mysterious carved stone monuments scattered through rice paddies in Japan's first permanent capital.
Asuka Village was Japan's political center from the 6th-7th centuries, and its countryside is dotted with enigmatic carved stone monuments whose purposes remain debated. The Ishibutai Kofun (a massive exposed stone burial chamber), the smiling Saru-ishi monkey stones, and the turtle-shaped Kame-ishi are highlights. Renting a bicycle is the best way to explore the rural landscape between sites.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 明日香村石造物
- Nearest station
- Asuka Station (Kintetsu Yoshino Line)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
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