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Nara Heritage Project: Cultural Assets Linking Antiquity to the Present Part Ⅲ

Held jointly with the 1,400th anniversary of the death of Prince Shotoku and other events, this project is centered on Nara Prefecture's three World Cultural Heritage sites and the Asuka-Fujiwara Archaeological Sites of Japan's Ancient Capitals and Related Properties, which are included on Japan's World Heritage Tentative List. On this occasion, the excavation site of the “Garden Remains of Asuka-kyo Capital”, which features the remains of an imperial garden of the Asuka period, the repair site of a rare cedar bark roof, and other valuable cultural properties will be open to the public. Do not miss the chance to enjoy this unique experience!

World Cultural Heritage Site Horyuji Temple
50th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Takamatsuzaka Tomb Murals / Ceramic replica of the female figures on the West Wall
Opening to the public of an excavation site / Garden Remains of Asuka-kyo Capital (2019)
Tenpyo Chrysanthemum Doll Exhibition / Nara Park Bus Terminal Rooftop (2020)
Okina Dance (Narazuhiko Shrine) / Noh Theatre of the Nara Kasugano International Forum
Archaeological site introduction program/ Horse trappings excavated from the Fujinoki Tomb / Property of The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture
Opening to the public of a building repair site / Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore (2020)
World Cultural Heritage Site Omine Okugakemichi Route / View from Mt. Sanjo
Opening to the public of an excavation site / Garden Remains of Asuka-kyo Capital (South Pond)
Noh "Okina"