Best around Asuka, Horyuji Temple Spot List

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

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

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

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

Located at the birthplace of sumo, this museum offers a chance to explore the history of the sport. It features a full-size sumo ring and a collection of about 12,000 sumo-related artifacts.

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

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

Located in Uda, Yachiyo - モトオコノミヤキヤ - BBQ OK & Pet Friendly - Self Check-In Only provides accommodation 49 km from Iwafune Shrine and 49 km from Subaru Hall. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Nara Station is 33 km away. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and slippers. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking. Kansai International Airport is 87 km away.

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

An inn where you can immerse yourself in the retro Showa era, with traces of a bicycle shop back then. A room where you can stay with your car, perfect for bicycle lovers. If you are not a cyclist, you can rent a bicycle and enjoy cycling through the great outdoors and historical atmosphere. At the end of the day, you can work up a sweat at Gosho Takarayu, a public bath that has become a local public property, and have a warm connection with local residents. Afterwards, if you talk to your friends or people you met during your travels in the open lounge, you will already become residents of the Imperial Palace.

Set in Kashiba, 16 km from Subaru Hall, Sari Resort Kashiba (Adult Only) offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 17 km from Shibagaki Shrine, 17 km from Takochi Shrine and 17 km from Matsubara Central Park. Guests can enjoy mountain views. The units at the love hotel feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The reception at Sari Resort Kashiba (Adult Only) can provide tips on the area. Miyake Shrine is 18 km from the accommodation, while Tanpi Shrine is 20 km away. Itami Airport is 49 km from the property.

Located in Kashiba, 16 km from Shibagaki Shrine, ホテルウォーターゲート香芝 provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The property is situated 17 km from Takochi Shrine, 17 km from Matsubara Central Park and 18 km from Miyake Shrine. The accommodation features karaoke and room service. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi. At ホテルウォーターゲート香芝 every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Tanpi Shrine is 19 km from ホテルウォーターゲート香芝, while Mihara History Museum is 20 km away. Itami Airport is 47 km from the property.

A 130-140 year old storehouse has been transformed into a lodging facility with 7 rooms. The dishes are made with Maruto Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce, made with local ingredients. Experience the charm of Tawaramoto through experiences such as pressing soy sauce and harvesting organic vegetables. We hope you will enjoy the slow flow of time while looking out over the original Yamato landscape, feeling the atmosphere of the time and experiencing the lives of the brewers.

Situated 30 km from Mihara History Museum, 30 km from Kurohimeyamakofun and 31 km from Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall, AsukanoMahoroba Hanare - Vacation STAY 17240 features accommodation set in Asuka. With free private parking, the property is 26 km from Nara Station and 29 km from Subaru Hall. The property is non-smoking and is located 30 km from Tanpi Shrine. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Shibagaki Shrine is 32 km from the holiday home, while Hounzen-ji Temple is 32 km away. Itami Airport is 63 km from the property.

Located in Asuka, 26 km from Nara Station and 29 km from Subaru Hall, Kotorian provides air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With mountain views, this accommodation features a balcony. Parking on-site is available and the holiday home also offers free use of bicycles for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Featuring a Blu-ray player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a bidet. The unit includes a fireplace, bath and flat-screen TV with DVD player. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Barbecue facilities are included and guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Tanpi Shrine is 30 km from the holiday home, while Mihara History Museum is 30 km away. Itami Airport is 64 km from the property.

This is the imperial palace where En Gyoja, the founder of the mountain religion Shugendo, was born. Once upon a time, people journeyed to the mountains where the gods resided, healing themselves with clean hot springs and water. Gosho-machi retains the townscape of the early Edo period and the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era. For meals, we offer Western cuisine that will be loved by everyone, using ingredients unique to the imperial palace, such as kudzu and duck, along with local sake grown from the rich water of the imperial palace. We provide all guests with free access to the Gosho Takarayu bathhouse (all-you-can-use public bath and sauna) during their stay (excluding holidays). Enjoy a relaxing stay at the public bath even on your check-out day.

Asuka no yado-明日香の宿- is a recently renovated villa in Asuka, where guests can make the most of its free bikes and garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 26 km from Nara Station. The air-conditioned villa consists of 2 bedrooms, 3 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Subaru Hall is 30 km from the villa, while Tanpi Shrine is 31 km away. Itami Airport is 65 km from the property.

Boasting a garden, B & B Nishimine is situated in Uda in the Nara region, 38 km from Nara Station. This bed and breakfast features free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. The area is popular for cycling and walking tours, and free use of bicycles is available at this 1-star bed and breakfast. Kansai International Airport is 91 km from the property.

Featuring a sauna, 奥明日香古民家一棟貸し宿 弥栄 Yasaka is located in Asuka. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath and slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. The accommodation offers a fireplace. As an added convenience, the villa offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Nara Station is 31 km from 奥明日香古民家一棟貸し宿 弥栄 Yasaka, while Subaru Hall is 34 km away. Itami Airport is 69 km from the property.