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[Activities] Receive messages from the Asuka era! Volunteer Guide and Cycling
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Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture, which still retains its appearance as an ancient capital
Cycling with a tourist volunteer guide
Please spend a wonderful time in your heart while touching the history and culture of Asuka.
Two Model Courses
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A volunteer guide with deep knowledge will explain historical spots such as archeological sites and tumuli, which are many mysteries of the Asuka era, on the spot in an easy-to-understand manner. For beginners of history and enthusiasts, please ask the volunteer guide for anything.
We offer two recommended courses to visit attractive spots in Asuka Village. If you have a spot or course you want to visit, you can request a volunteer guide.
Model course. 1
9:00 Meeting with the hotel lobby on the 1st floor and volunteer guide
9:10 Departure
Hotel ⇒ Asuka-za-jinja Shrine ⇒ Asuka-dera Temple ⇒ Sakefune-ishi ⇒ Asuka-miya Ruins ⇒ Ishibutai Tumulus ⇒ Kawahara-dera Ruins ⇒ Kameishi ⇒ Amakashi-no-Oka Hill ⇒ Hotel
12:00 Dissolution
Model course. 2
13:00 Meeting with the hotel lobby on the first floor and volunteer guide
13:10 Departure
Hotel ⇒ Toushikozuka-kofun Tumulus ⇒ Kawahara-ji Temple Ruins ⇒ Ishibutai-kofun Tumulus ⇒ Sakefuneishi ⇒ Asuka-miya Ruins ⇒ Hotel
16:00 Dissolution
How to enjoy activities and recommended points
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Feel the ancient breath from the Asuka period
Tumulus and archeological sites that appear in textbooks, such as Ishibutai Tumulus, Takamatsuzuka Tumulus, and Kitra Tumulus, are dotted with highlights. The land of Asuka Village itself is like a history book. Why don't you experience the depth of history and culture with your five senses?
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The nature of Asuka, where the original landscape of Japan spreads
Asuka Village has a healing Japanese original scenery, such as the Inabuchi area where Tanada is beautiful and Amakashi-no-Oka Hill overlooking the scenery of Asuka. The attractions are scattered throughout the country, and it is recommended to go around by bicycle. Please enjoy a special time to experience history and nature while feeling the wind.
Basic information
- Reservation period
- Tuesday, July 1, 2025 -
- Experience period
- July 1, 2025 (Tuesday) - *Excluded date
- Implementation time
- ①From 9:00 to 2 13:00 (about 3 hours)
- Prices
- 1 participant: 6,000 yen / 1 person
2 participants: 3,600 yen/1 person
3 participants: 2,800 yen / 1 person
4 participants: 2,400 yen/1 person
＊Change to Electric Bicycle: Up 500 yen per person
(Consumption tax and service charge included) - Number of people
- 1 to 4 people
- Target Age
- Over 20 years old
- Meeting place
- Hotel 1F Lobby
- Reservations and inquiries
- Please contact the hotel by phone.
TEL： 0744-28-6636 - Remarks
- ・If there is a warning announcement at 7:00 am on the day of the experience, it will be canceled. In case of cancellation, we will inform you at the front desk.
・In case of rain, consultation is required. Rental bicycles can be exchanged for a free one-day Asuka tour bus ticket only in rainy weather. If you would like, please contact the front desk.
・Volunteer guides will accompany you for up to 3 hours. After that, a separate fee will be charged.
・Please tell us the date and time you would like to experience at the time of booking.
・Reservations will be confirmed by confirmation of the implementing organization. Thank you for your understanding.
・Application deadline: Up to 7 days ago
・Cancellation fee: Free until 16:00 3 days before, 100% thereafter
※Cancellation due to weather will not be charged a cancellation fee.
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