Principal destinations
Amakashi-no-Oka Observatory
This low hill has an elevation of 148 meters. During spring, it is covered with cherry blossoms, and visitors can enjoy views of the three great mountains of Yamato, the village of Asuka, and the Nara Plain in the distance.
Information
| Address | Toyoura, Oaza, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara Prefecture |
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| Getting there | Located 15 min. on foot from the Amakashi-no-Oka bus stop. |
Kawahara Observatory
Marked with a copper plate engraved with the words “Views of Yamato” and embedded in the area’s natural rock, the observatory is designed so that visitors can learn the names of the mountains and historic sites found in panoramic views in all directions.
Information
| Address | Kawara/Toyoura, Oaza, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara Prefecture |
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| Getting there | Located 10 min. on foot from the Amakashi-no-Oka bus stop. |
