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Main route Kashihara

Kashihara is located roughly in the middle of Nara Prefecture. Here, in a location in-between the three peaks of Mt. Unebi, Mt. Miminashi and Mt. Kagu, was once the Fujiwara-kyo Palace that served as Japan’s first capital about 1,300 years ago back in the days of Manyo (7th century).
The area has many historical sites associated with the creation of Japan as a state.







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Point1　
An annexed museum of “Kashihara Archeological Research Institute” is in Kashihara city next to Asuka village.　 The museum carries out excavation and research of remains, for example, Fujiwara-kyuseki (capital ruins).　

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You can visit Asuka village and Kashihara city in a day. There are various ancient tombs and ruins in the city. The first planned capital, Fujiwarakyo, was constructed there about 1300 years ago (694).

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Some places in the area are mentioned in the “Manyoshu”; for example, Mt. Yamatosan, Mt. Unebi, Mt. Miminashi, and Mt. Amanokaguyama.

The site of the ancient Fujiwara Palace
It had been the capital for 16 years from Jito emperor to the third emperor until the capital was moved to Heijokyo, Nara in 710. It was the first planned city. Yamatosan Mountain and Amakashi Hill surrounded it. It was a basis of the country that had regulations. You should get off at Yamatoyagi Station (Kintetsu) and get on the Nara Bus to Sakurai Station. The association is near Daigo bus stop.

Nara Prefecture Kashiwara Anthological Research Annexed Museum
They exhibit burial cultural assets discovered in Nara prefecture. They explain the each period from the Jomon period (about 5000 years ago) with models and pictures.
Closed : Mondays and holidays, the next day if Monday is a holiday
Admission fee:300 yen, additional fee for special exhibition

Asuka Fujiwaragu Excavation Research Date Room
They excavate and research the ruins such as capitals, temples, ancient tombs, and so on in the Asuka and the Fujiwara areas. They exhibit the research date and models. They also exhibit with pictures of computer, graphics, and multi-visions.
Admission fee: free
Closed : Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Access:About 15 minutes from The site of the ancient Fujiwara Palace on foot.

Kashiwarajingu Shrine
It has more than 50 square meters site on southwest of Mt.Kubo. It is dedicated to Jinmu emperor. The main hall and the Mikeden were built with the parts of Kyoto imperial palace. They are important cultural property.
Admission fee: free
Access:About 10 minutes from Kahiwarajingumae Station (Kintetsu Kashiwara Line) on foot.