6 spots
石舞台古墳
One of the largest stone burial chambers in Japan, its giant boulders left bare to the sky. The image most people picture when they think of Asuka.
高松塚古墳
A round burial mound where brilliantly coloured paintings of court ladies were found: the defining archaeological discovery of post-war Japan.
キトラ古墳
A two-tiered round burial mound famous for its chamber painted with the Four Gods and a map of the stars.
Listed as components of the World Heritage Site "Asuka-Fujiwara"
山田寺跡
A temple site where a corridor was excavated just as it had collapsed and been buried.
藤原宮跡
The heart of Japan's first full-scale planned capital, also known for its seasonal flower fields.
本薬師寺跡
The site of a state temple with twin pagodas, where foundation stones remain in their original positions.