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The view from Amakashi Hill, with Mount Unebi to the left and Mount Miminashi to the right Amakashi Hill is located in the middle of the Asuka region and is one of the best places to get a view of the surroundings. Most prominent are the three Yamato mountains, which are praised in the famous Manyoshu collection of poetry. From the hill's peak, Mount Unebi is to the west, just behind Kashihara Shrine, Mount Miminashi is to the north and Mount Amanokagu is to the east. Many of Asuka's other attractions can also be recognized from the 150 meter lookout point. In addition to its view, the hill also has an interesting history of its own. It is believed that the residence of Soga Emishi and his son Soga Iruka was located on the hill. The Soga clan were the dominant political power during most of the Asuka Period (528-710). When Soga Iruka was assassinated in 645, the clan's political domination came to an end and the Japanese political landscape changed dramatically. The former site of the imperial palace, where the assassination took place, is also visible from the hill. It is now covered by rice fields. The view from Amakashi Hill onto Asuka Town and the former site of an imperial palace Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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