Best around Asuka, Horyuji Temple Spot List

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.

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

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

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

A wall painting of a beautiful woman was discovered here

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

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

Located in Kami-ichi, 38 km from Nara Station and 43 km from Tanpi Shrine, Yoshino-gun - House - Vacation STAY 06083v offers air conditioning. The property is set 43 km from Mihara History Museum, 44 km from Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall and 44 km from Kurohimeyamakofun. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Subaru Hall is 35 km away. The accommodation is non-smoking. Shibagaki Shrine is 44 km from the guest house, while Hounzen-ji Temple is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 77 km from Yoshino-gun - House - Vacation STAY 06083v.

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.

Hotel Woo (Adults Only) is situated in Yamatotakada, within 22 km of Nara Station and 22 km of Subaru Hall. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Kurohimeyamakofun is 23 km away and Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall is 24 km from the love hotel. The rooms at the love hotel have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Blu-ray player, and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms in Hotel Woo (Adults Only) are fitted with slippers and a computer. Tanpi Shrine is 23 km from the accommodation, while Mihara History Museum is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 56 km from Hotel Woo (Adults Only).

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.

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. À la carte and American breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. ホテルウォーターゲート香芝 can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Tanpi Shrine is 19 km from the hotel, while Mihara History Museum is 20 km away. Itami Airport is 47 km from the property.

Set 35 km from Subaru Hall, Yoshino-gun - House - Vacation STAY 90749v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 43 km from Tanpi Shrine, 43 km from Mihara History Museum and 43 km from Kurohimeyamakofun. The property is non-smoking and is located 38 km from Nara Station. The guest house is air-conditioned and has 1 bedroom as well as a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall is 44 km from Yoshino-gun - House - Vacation STAY 90749v, while Shibagaki Shrine is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 77 km from the accommodation.

Located within 36 km of Subaru Hall and 36 km of Tanpi Shrine, Tounomine Kanko Hotel offers rooms in Asuka. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Nara Station. Mihara History Museum is 37 km from the hotel, while Kurohimeyamakofun is 37 km away. Itami Airport is 69 km from the property.

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 1-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. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 63 km from AsukanoMahoroba Hanare - Vacation STAY 17240.

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

Situated in Uda and only 36 km from Nara Station, Kamakurayama Farm - B&B Satoyama features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has inner courtyard and quiet street views. The bed and breakfast provides a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Kansai International Airport is 89 km from the property.

Exsaison大宇陀 is set in Ōuda, 42 km from Tanpi Shrine, 42 km from Mihara History Museum, as well as 42 km from Kurohimeyamakofun. The air-conditioned accommodation is 32 km from Nara Station, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 41 km from Subaru Hall. The holiday home is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall is 43 km from the holiday home, while Shibagaki Shrine is 44 km away. Itami Airport is 75 km from the property.

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