Asuka-murayakuba
Asuka-murayakuba is an administrative facility in Asuka-mura, Takaichi district, Nara. Asuka-murayakuba is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple Tachibana-dera, as well as near Kawahara-dera.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tachibana-dera and Kawahara-dera.
Tachibana-dera
Buddhist temple
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Tachibana-dera is a Buddhist temple located in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Tendai sect and its honzon is a statue of Prince Shōtoku. Tachibana-dera is situated 280 metres southwest of Asuka-murayakuba.
Kawahara-dera
Buddhist temple
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Kawara-dera was a Buddhist temple established during the Asuka period in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Archaeological excavations have revealed a large-scale complex which included two Kondō, a pagoda, extensive priests' quarters, and roof tiles that are "among the most beautiful ever made in Japan". Kawahara-dera is situated 320 metres west of Asuka-murayakuba.
Asuka Pond Garden Site
Archaeological site
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Asuka Pond Garden Site is an archaeological site, which is situated 390 metres northwest of Asuka-murayakuba.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Asuka and Asuka.
Asuka
Village
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Asuka is a village located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the village has an estimated population of 5,681, with 2,170 households, and a population density of 240 inhabitants per square mile.
Asuka
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Asuka refers to the south-eastern part of Nara Basin, which mostly overlaps with contemporary Asuka Village, in Nara Prefecture.
Takatori
Town
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Takatori is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024, the town had an estimated population of 6,081 in 2820 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 25.79 km2. Takatori is situated 3½ km southwest of Asuka-murayakuba.
Asuka-murayakuba
- Type: Administrative facility
- Category: government building
- Location: Asuka-mura, Takaichi district, Nara, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
34.47111° or 34° 28′ 16″ northLongitude
135.82056° or 135° 49′ 14″ eastElevation
118 metres (387 feet)Open location code
8Q6QFRCC+C6GeoNames ID
7424418
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In Other Languages
“Asuka-murayakuba” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “あすかむらやくば”
- Japanese: “明日香村役場”
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