Asuka
飛鳥京
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:12
Welcome to Asuka Village, a place often described as the 'spiritual home' of Japan and the cradle where the nation’s political and religious history first took form over 1,400 years ago. Located in Nara Prefecture, this tranquil…
Listen in the app2Kitora Tomb — The Celestial Map1:30
Our first major stop is the Kitora Tomb, discovered in the late 20th century as the second major painted tomb in Japan after Takamatsuzuka. This small, two-tiered burial mound may seem unassuming from the outside, but it houses…
Listen in the app3Takamatsuzuka Tomb — The Asuka Beauties1:28
Continuing north, we reach the Takamatsuzuka Tomb, arguably the most famous archaeological discovery in Japanese history. Found in 1962 by a local farmer who was digging a hole to store ginger, this tomb revealed a stunning set…
Listen in the app4Saru-ishi — The Enigmatic Monkey Stones1:31
Located within the precinct of the burial mound of Princess Kibihime are the Saru-ishi, or 'Monkey Stones'. These four granite statues depict figures with bizarre, almost caricatured faces. …
Listen in the app5Kameishi — The Turtle Stone Legend1:21
One of Asuka's most beloved and mysterious landmarks is the Kameishi, or 'Turtle Stone'. This massive granite megalith, measuring several meters across, is carved to resemble a large, crouching turtle with a serene expression. …
Listen in the app6Asuka Palace Ruins — The Center of Power1:33
We now stand at the Asuka Palace Ruins, the historical and political heart of the ancient Japanese state. This site is particularly significant because it was not just one palace, but a series of overlapping structures built by…
Listen in the app7Inabuchi Terraced Rice Fields — A Living Landscape1:23
To truly understand the essence of Asuka, one must venture into the Inabuchi Terraced Rice Fields. Selected as one of the 'Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields in Japan,' this area provides a glimpse into the agricultural heritage that…
Listen in the app8Closing1:33
Our journey through Asuka Village concludes, leaving us with a deeper understanding of the foundations of Japanese civilization. We have explored the celestial maps of Kitora, the enigmatic smiles of the Monkey Stones, and the…
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What is Asuka?
Asuka is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 31 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.4822, 135.8131 |
| Last updated |
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