Asuka Palace Site (traditionally Itabuki-no-miya)
In Japanese: 飛鳥宮跡（伝飛鳥板蓋宮跡）
The site of palaces that successive emperors used in the 7th century. It was the stage for events such as the Isshi Incident of 645.
World Heritage component; National Historic Site
Nearby
- Sakafune-ishi Site and Turtle-shaped Stone Basin ≈ 10 min by car
- Asuka-dera Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Okadera Temple (Ryugaiji) ≈ 10 min by car
- Ishibutai Kofun (Asuka) ≈ 10 min by car
- Fujiwara Palace Site ≈ 15 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Asuka loop bus (Kame bus) from Kintetsu Kashiharajingu-mae Station East Exit to Okaebisu-mae (or to Asuka Daibutsu, then about 13 min on foot via Asuka-dera); about 5 min walk from Sakafune-ishi Site
- Good to know
- Open-air historic site. Bears have been reported in Asuka village (Oct 2026); none confirmed in or near the national park
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info