Historic & Cultural Attractions
Asuka,
Nara Prefecture
The ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara preserve archaeological evidence of Japan’s formative palaces, temples, tombs, and centralized government.
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✓ Verified August 2, 2026
Nineteen archaeological components in the southern Nara Basin preserve palaces, government offices, temples, and tombs associated with Japan’s early centralized state.
UNESCO World Heritage property 1757; inscribed 2026 under criteria (ii), (iii). Heritage type: Cultural. This is a serial property with multiple component locations.
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✓ Name: Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara
✓ Website: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1757/
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Basic details last checked by IDbGLAM on 2026-08-02
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