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The Asuka Museum and a reconstruction of the Shumisenseki fountain The Asuka Museum (Asuka Shiryokan) is designed to inform visitors of the history of the surrounding area during the Asuka Period (538-710). Unfortunately, English translations of the displays are limited, and sometimes even there is none. Nonetheless, there are a number of models and reconstructions which can be understood with a basic familiarity of the area. The museum consists of a couple exhibition rooms on the ground floor and a special exhibition room in the basement. One of the most interesting attractions of the museum is the Sekijinzo, a stone fountain of an embracing man and woman that is displayed in the lobby. It was unearthed a few hundred meters from the museum, and dates back to the 7th century. Also on display is the Shumisenseki stone fountain, which was found with the Sekijinzo and also dates back to the 7th century. A reconstruction of the Shumisenseki is on display outside the museum entrance, as well as a few stone sculptures. A model of the Asuka region during the Asuka Period Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

How to get there

The Asuka Museum is located beside Asuka Shiryokan bus stop, which can be reached on the Kame Loop Bus from Kashiharajingu-mae Station (17 minutes, 270 yen, one bus per hour). The museum can also be reached by rental bicycle in about 15 minutes from Kashiharajingu-mae Station. How to get to and around Asuka

Hours and Fees

Hours: 9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00) Closed: Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday), December 26 to January 3 Admission: 260 yen English: Minimal

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Asuka Historical Museum Official website.