-Have a wonderful time viewing the scenery of Asageshiki with Asuka's traditional cuisine and coffee roasting-
In the Asuka period, the village of Asuka was the stage for Japan becoming a nation. Under the theme of time, this program visits “Japan's Starting Point,” including the site of Japan's first water clock and Japan's first authentic Buddhist temple. You can also enjoy activities such as a forest bathing experience at Asuka Historical National Government Park during the tour. At Asuka Village’s top scenic spot, “Amakashi no Oka,” you can enjoy breakfast and freshly roasted coffee, even though the use of fire is usually strictly prohibited. The breakfast is a special menu that is a modern version of the menu and ingredients used by the Asuka aristocracy, and it also accommodates vegans. Write your memories on a postcard of Asuka-dera Temple. Take it home as a memento of your trip. Or alternatively, you can send it to your future self from the Asuka-dera Temple mailbox.
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Feast on an excellent breakfast and roasted food at scenic points where the original landscape of Japan spreads out.
Bathe in the ancient, romantic woods of the village of Asuka.
Explanation of Manyo plants (written about in ancient Japanese literature) at Asuka Historical National Government Park
Dine on special breakfast using ingredients consumed in Japan’s Asuka period (593–710).
Roasted coffee experience
Write your memories of the tour on a postcard at Asuka-dera Temple
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2 participants
- Maximum Capacity
- 6 participants
- Participation Restrictions
- Registered healthy adults 18 years old or over (Children must be in the first grade of elementary school or older to participate and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Asuka Yume no Rakuichi parking lot, in front of the Japan Heritage sign (near the Asuka Mizuochi Ruins)
225-2 Misecho, Kashihara, Nara - Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- Every Friday to Sunday and holiday, March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, *Scheduled to continue after April 2024 (details are scheduled to change)
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Tour Schedule
- Meet at the Asuka Yume no Rakuichi parking lot [First meeting and various explanations] (7:30 a.m.) > Asuka Mizuochi Ruins [Location of Japan’s first water clock] > Forest bathing experience [Lay down and enjoy the experience with multiple senses] /Explanation of Manyo plants > Amakashi no Oka observation platform [special breakfast (the theme is ancient aristocracy), roasted coffee experience/postcard experience] > Asuka district [Experience Japan’s original scenery protected by the Asuka Law] > Explore rice fields [Talk about the four seasons, take photos] > Asuka-dera Temple [Explanation of Asuka-dera Temple, bell-ringing experience, drop of postcards] > Asuka Yume no Rakuichi parking lots Disband (11:00 a.m.)
- Required Time
- Around 3.5 hours
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are provided
- Open to meal requests
- *Please inquire. Vegetarian/vegan menu coming soon.
- Universal accessibility
- Not available
- Parking
- Yume no Rakuichi parking lot (Bus, standard-sized vehicles) *around 30 vehicles
- Notes
- Do not forget to bring your own drinks. It is useful to bring a bag that leaves both hands free. /Rain gear (bring your own if necessary)/In the summer: sunscreen, long-sleeved shirts, hats, sunglasses, insect repellent/In the winter: warm clothing such as gloves, neck warmers, etc. /Be sure to wear clothing that is easy to move in. /Be inform us in advance if you have food allergies
- Related websites
- https://asuka-taiken.jp/experience001/
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