Best around Asuka, Horyuji Temple Spot List

This tomb is sealed by a giant rock weighing 2,300 tons

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage

A beautiful Japanese inn that has maintained its traditional appearance and hospitality

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Kakimotoya is located near Mount Shigi, a 10-minute taxi ride from JR Oji Train Station. Featuring traditional architecture, public baths and seasonal cuisine, it provides Japanese-style rooms with a tatami (woven-straw) floor.

A magnificent shrine dedicated to Emperor Jinmu and his Empress

Offer a prayer to Japan's largest Buddha statue in its oldest temple

One of Japan's famous ancient temples, quietly nestled in Ikaruga

Japan's oldest convent was a gift from Prince Shotoku to his mother

A 2-minute walk to Kashihara Shrine, Oak Hotel has simple Western-style rooms with an LCD TV and an en suite bathroom. Massages are available and a Japanese restaurant is on site. Parking is free.

Located in Kashiba, 香芝 HOTEL 夢見るBiBi(大人専用) offers free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle.

ARUYO guesthouse - Vacation STAY 3718 is set in Uda. The air-conditioned accommodation is 9 km from Muro-ji Temple, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The kitchen is fitted with a microwave and a fridge.

Only a 7-minute walk from Kintetsu Asuka Station, Kotorian is a cosy Japanese-style holiday home that can be rented out entirely. It features a Western living room, a garden and a kitchen.

Tabist Midori Garden Hotel Nara Kashiba is offering accommodation in Kashiba. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. At Tabist Midori Garden Hotel Nara Kashiba, the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

4.3 km from Kashihara Jingu Shrine, Candeo Hotels Nara Kashihara is set in Kashihara and offers air-conditioned rooms. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi.

The EXP Yachiyo in Uda provides accommodation with free WiFi, 6 km from Muro-ji Temple.

Kahiba Hotel Flower Style is a love hotel located in Kashiba. A flat-screen TV and DVD player, as well as a laptop and a CD player are available. Rooms have a private bathroom with a bath and bath or shower, with bath robes provided.