A peaceful and historical temple with Japan’s oldest Buddha statue. The calm atmosphere makes it a nice place to visit and reflect.

The main attraction is their Buddha statue in the main hall. I was by myself and I could enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Stunning views of the mountains and rice fields. It's worth the stop if you are going to visit Okadera temple, just up the road. Very nice and peaceful temple.

A must-visit in Japan🇯🇵 if you fancy Han Buddhist History @ East Asia🌞 Asuka-dera (Hōkō-ji) was built as the family temple of the Soga clan between the end of the 6th century and the beginning of the 7th century, and was the first Buddhist temple in Japan to have a fully-fledged temple complex. Two Great Monks 惠慈(Goguryeo) and 慧聪(Baekje) came Japan to preach Han Buddhism and stayed @ Asuka-dera, highly recommend to visit here and pay respect to Han Buddhism Route📖

Modest but impressive Buddhist temple homing the oldest statue of Buddha in Japan. Complemented by garden and a small museum. Possibility to ring the bell of the temple (with respect.)

Great anciant Buddhist temple in Japan! Gilt bronze statue of Great Buddha, called Asuka Daibutsu is impressive.

Very far off the beaten path (40 minute walk from the nearest train station) but worth the trip. This is the site of the first Buddhist temple in Japan, and home to the oldest Buddha statue in Japan. Unlike most temples, you can take pictures of everything. It's a very simple temple, but the history surrounding it makes the whole place feel almost otherworldly. Buddhism shaped the culture and history of Japan, and that all started right here. If you're spending time in Nara, and you care about Japanese Buddhist history, this is a must visit.

This temple has the oldest Buddha statue in Japan. One side of the Buddha looks strict and the other side looks gentle.

One of the temples on the Saikoku 33 pilgrimage. Lots of history and peaceful surroundings.

Beautiful temple in Asuka. Beautiful hydrangeas (seasonal). I recommend paying attention to the bus routes and not letting Google drop you off too early. The temple is at the top of the hill, but the "faster" route has a surprisingly steep walk.

Wonderful temple One of the best I have seen in my life so far Very happy I when there 300¥

It’s a beautiful temple to visit . The bus from the station ( I used No16 ) so off the beautiful green fields of rice the colour is spectacular. Coming by bus near to the ( 5-10 mins away) temple you will have a walk which has steep inclines which could be a problem to less able . One of the Buddha shrines is in a low cave .

Very interesting temple. It’s so beautiful. The view is very refreshing.

Is a very interesting temple with a lot of flowers and a amazing history. They're also a lot of things to do nearby but be warned a lot of the restaurants are closed often

Great historical Buddhist temple in Japan. Large Clay Buddhist statue of "Cintamani-cakra Avalokitesvara" is impressive!

Offers a nice view over the more famous spots in Asuka, while the more distant mountains between Nara and Osaka are also in clear view. Suitable for rests while you go hiking.

A perfect view from Asuka. The cherry blossoms on the top of the mountain are perfectly located. Standing under them looking at Nara prefecture is unique and simply remarkable.

Nice place to rest. It'll give you a nice view of Asuka.

Very nice to get a panoramic view of Asuka

Great view.

(Translated by Google) I stopped off at Amakashi Hill on my trip to Nara. Located in the center of Asuka, Amakashi Hill is a small hill at an elevation of 150 meters, offering a spectacular view of the Yamato Sanzan (Mount Miminashi, Mount Unebi, and Mount Amanogagu). This was my second visit, and I returned to see the sunset, which I missed the last time. This time, I stayed at a nearby guesthouse (Asuka Minshuku Kitamura) and visited before dinner, enjoying the magnificent sunset while immersing myself in the eternal romance of the Asuka period. I also got to see Asukadera Temple, the Kamegata Stoneworks, Sakafuneishi Stone, Ishibutai Tomb, and the Inabuchi Rice Terraces, and was able to watch the sunset, making it a great start to the first day of my trip. (Original) 奈良の旅で、立ち寄りました。甘樫丘は、明日香の中心に位置する標高１５０ｍの小丘で、丘から見晴らす大和三山（耳成山・畝傍山・天香久山）の眺望が見事です。訪れるのは２度目で、前回見れなかった夕陽のリベンジで再訪しました。今回は、近くの民宿（飛鳥民宿北村）に宿泊し、夕食の前に行き、飛鳥時代の悠久ロマンを感じながら、素晴らしい夕景を見ることが出来ました。飛鳥寺、亀形石造物、酒船石、石舞台古墳、稲渕棚田も観光でき、夕陽も見れたので、旅初日良きスタートになりました。

Worth going up to the observatory, the view from the top is beautiful.

(Translated by Google) The Asuka Palace Ruins in Nara Prefecture are the remains of a palace from the Asuka period, the heart of ancient Japan, and are a must-see for history buffs. Around the 7th century, this was where the emperor and aristocrats lived, and it was the political and cultural center of the time. Although no buildings remain today, stones, foundation stones, and ancient remains are scattered around, and it's fascinating to imagine the atmosphere of the time while walking around. You can also enjoy a leisurely stroll, taking in the surrounding countryside and the group of ancient tombs. In spring, you can see the beautiful flowers of Chinese milk vetch planted in the surrounding rice fields. (Original) 奈良県にある「飛鳥宮跡」は、古代日本の中心地だった飛鳥時代の宮殿跡で、歴史好きにはたまらないスポットです。 ここは7世紀頃、天皇や貴族が暮らしていた場所で、当時の政治や文化の中心地でした。現在は建物は残っていませんが、石や礎石、古代の遺構が点在していて、歩きながら当時の雰囲気を想像できるのが面白いポイントです。 周囲の田園風景と古墳群も合わせて散策でき、のんびりとした時間を楽しめます。春にはまわりの田んぼにレンゲが植えられていて可愛い花を見ることができます。

(Translated by Google) Without any guideboards it would seem like you are just walking through a vast rural landscape, but history buffs may find it enjoyable to just relax and lose yourself in thought. (Original) 案内板が無いと広い里山風景を歩いてるだけのようですが、歴史好きにはゆったりと想いに耽ることが楽しくなるかも。

(Translated by Google) As the reviews said, the road to get there is narrow, so be careful. We parked near the roundabout and were able to see the sights. (Original) 口コミにあった通り、行くまでの道が狭く要注意です。ロータリー辺りに停車し見学出来ました。

(Translated by Google) This was a place where the emperor's government, governed by the Ritsuryo system, was carried out intermittently from the end of the 6th century to the end of the 7th century. Historically, Fujiwara-kyo was built after this time. On the day I visited, workers in yellow helmets were engaged in some kind of excavation work. The day I visited was a beautiful, clear, sunny day, and I imagined the lives of people living in this land of Asuka so long ago. There must have been hardships and suffering that we living today cannot possibly imagine. When I think about the history of an era without any convenient tools, where people ingenuity and endurance were passed down, and the culture and technology that was passed down to the present day, I feel that our ancestors were truly great. (Original) 六世紀末から七世紀終わり頃まで、断続的に天皇の律令政治が行われた場所。時代的にはこのあとに作られたのが藤原京である。訪問した当日も、黄色いヘルメットを被った作業員が何やら発掘作業をしていました。 訪問した当日はよく晴れた日本晴れの日で、この飛鳥の地で遠い昔に行われていた人々の営みを想像していました。それはたぶん今生きる私たちでは想像がつかないような辛く苦しい事もあったでしょう。便利なツールなど何もない時代、人々が工夫して耐え忍び、そして受け継がれていった文化や技術が今につながる歴史だと考えた時、私たちの先祖は偉大だったのだなと、そんなことを思いながら眺めていました。

(Translated by Google) Asuka Palace ruins. You can feel the romance of timelessness. Excavations have revealed that these ruins were built in three major periods of different palaces. These include Asuka Okamoto Palace, Asuka Itabuki Palace, and Later Asuka Okamoto Palace. The Taika Reforms took place during the Itabuki Palace period, and a historic coup d'état took place within the palace. It really does feel romantic. It's now a peaceful grassland, but during the Asuka period, this was undoubtedly the heart of Japan, and it was a rural area where it's strange to think that a political upheaval of such magnitude that it changed the direction of Japan took place. Excavations are still ongoing, and remains of large buildings have been found. (Original) 飛鳥宮跡。 悠久のロマンを感じます。 この遺跡は大きくはⅢ期にわたり違う宮が出来たことが発掘調査でわかっているようです。 飛鳥岡本宮、飛鳥板蓋宮、後飛鳥岡本宮などです。 そのなかでも板蓋宮時代に大化の改新が起こりこの宮のなかで歴史的なクーデターがあったとのこと。ロマンを感じます。 いまは長閑な草原ですが、飛鳥時代ココは間違いなく日本の中心で、日本の方向性が変わる規模の政変があったことが不思議な感じの田舎でした。 まだまだ発掘調査は続いているようで、大型の建物跡が見つかっているようです。

(Translated by Google) The Asuka Palace Ruins is the collective name for the remains of four palaces constructed during the 7th century Asuka period: Asuka Okamoto Palace, Asuka Itabuki Palace, Go-Asuka Okamoto Palace, and Asuka Kiyomihara Palace. These palace ruins are also the starting point of the Taika Reforms, when Prince Nakano Oe and Nakatomi Kamatari assassinated Soga no Iruka, who wielded authority and power greater than even the Emperor at the time (the Isshi Incident). The era name system began in 645 (the first year of the Taika era), the year of this incident, and the foundation for a centralized state centered on the Emperor was established. Today, all that remains are the remains of a well, the remains of building pillars, and the stone pavement, but it's still moving to think that this was once such a historic site! (Original) 飛鳥宮跡は、7世紀の飛鳥時代に建設された4つの時代の宮殿（飛鳥岡本宮、飛鳥板蓋宮、後飛鳥岡本宮、飛鳥浄御原宮）の宮殿遺跡の総称です。 また、この宮跡は中大兄皇子と中臣鎌足が当時天皇をも凌ぐ権威・権力を有していた蘇我入鹿を暗殺(乙巳の変)し、大化の改新の出発点でもあります。 この変が起きた645年(大化元年)から元号が始まり、天皇を中心とした中央集権国家の礎ができました。 現代では井戸跡や建物の柱の跡、石畳が残っているだけですが、ここが歴史の舞台であったとは感慨深い思いが沸きあがってきます！

(Translated by Google) We were lucky to be able to attend an on-site information session for the excavation survey. It was raining, but it was great to be able to imagine the ancient landscape. We were told that the excavated area will be refilled. (Original) 偶然にも発掘調査の現地説明会があって、ラッキーでした。雨の中でしたが、いにしえの風景が想像できて、良かったですね。発掘したところは、また埋められるとのことでした。

We arrived at Cafe Kotodama 20 minutes before the starting time for the afternoon tea session. The staff were very friendly and politely asked us to leave our name and number of guests and lad us to the waiting area. Staff also came to introduce “Today’s special” when we were waiting. As soon as the afternoon tea session starts, the staff lead us to store our shoes and offer comfortable slippers as an option to wear. I love the atmosphere and the decoration made the room feel extremely inviting. The desserts we ordered were amazingly delicious and beautifully crafted. Highly recommended.

Pretty much all the 1 star reviews are people complaining cause they didn’t book. Book a table before hand this is a super popular place! Food is professionally made, by hand using fresh ingredients from around Nara, the staff are amazingly friendly and the coffee was delicious! Lunch time is super popular so you definitely should book, check out the gift shop out too it has tons of hand made goodies from the owners, chefs and local artists.

Didn't book a table but had a great time. They only had desserts, which were pricey, but they were stuffed with the famous local strawberries, and the shaved ice I got was filled with cookies, chocolate, and anko, which made it 100% worth it

The taste was average, but it was still a nice place to take a short break.

I was lucky to get a table without booking. Lovely energy, great food presentation and all very tasty!

Delicious lunch. Very nice decor and ambience. Booking (in Japanese) a must. We felt a little rushed at the end as the booking had a time limit (& 2 separate staff members came to tell us our time was up), but would definitely go again. Set 2-course meal, decided at time of booking.

Nice sweets, old style architecture, the waiting lines can get quite long at times.

A wonderful find. Small cosy cafe with warm service. We had the Haianese chicken, French toast, brewed coffee, matcha latte and their recommended strawberrie dessert. Everything looked and tasted beautiful.

small cozy place.. warm service! special mention to the hainanese chicken rice. being a singaporean where this dish originated… taste is rather authentic with a japanese twist: nara rice was used, chili sauce was sweet and not as spicy like the original but still yummy. A solid dish that we wolfed down. We also ordered french toast which was soooo good as well - fluffy and soaked with egg. Do stop by if u are in the area! definitely worth trying!

This is simply a lovely spot in Asuka. The place is very cozy and friendly. It has a big window for a backyard and table outside with a perfect countryside view. The coffee was a fresh blend which was great and the desserts are very good as well. The place is located in one of the main arteries of downtown Asuka so it's a perfect coffee to stop buy before exploring the village around.

Lovely, cozy place to stop by and have a warm, tasty meal. Owners were very polite, and the service was perfect. English menu is available.

A lovely little cafe with delicious lunches! Cool view out window of countryside.

nice place and ambience. i wish it is open until late at night

Very nice cafe with good food

Great healthy lunches that use local products just a few meters from the Ishibutai Tomb. Had the 古代米の御前(Ancient Rice Meal) which had seasonal dishes with black rice. Not much to chose from locally, but it has great dishes, endless tea, and strong air conditioning.

Reasonable price, great traditional japanese meal for travellers

Amazing. Though a long wait time when we went.

(Translated by Google) This is a nice souvenir shop and restaurant in front of Ishibutai Kofun. The restaurant on the second floor is open and has a great view of the surroundings, and the menu and service are of high quality. The trees slightly block the view of Ishibutai, making it difficult to see the whole picture, which is a bit of a shame. In addition to general souvenirs, the souvenir shop on the first floor sells documents such as Asuka archaeological catalogs at reasonable prices, and I couldn't help but buy some. (Original) 石舞台古墳前の雰囲気のいい御土産屋兼食事処です。2階の食事処は開放的で周囲の見晴らしもよく、メニューもサービスもクオリティが高いですね。石舞台は微妙に木々に阻まれてさ全貌が見えづらいのはご愛嬌。1階のお土産屋さんには一般的なお土産に加えて、飛鳥の考古学図録力などの資料が手頃な価格で販売していて、思わず購入してしまいました。

(Translated by Google) We visited here for lunch after visiting Ishibutai Kofun. The first floor is a souvenir shop and the second floor is a restaurant. You decide on your menu first and pay before sitting down. I had the ancient rice curry and my wife had the ancient rice meal set. The ancient rice has a nice crunchy texture. The curry roux was also quite tasty. The ancient rice meal set came with a variety of side dishes and was apparently quite delicious. I wanted to try the persimmon leaf sushi, but unfortunately it wasn't available as a single item. They did have a set meal that included persimmon leaf sushi, but... I think it's quite nice as you can dine while looking at the beautiful view of the spacious area around the kofun. (Original) 石舞台古墳を訪ねた後にランチで訪問。 1階はお土産屋さん、2階がレストランになっています。先にメニューを決めてお代を払ってから席に座ります。 私は古代米カレー、嫁さんは古代米御膳をいただきました。 古代米、プチプチとした食感がなかなかいいですね。カレールーも結構美味しかったです。 古代米御膳もいろんなおかずがついていてなかなか美味しかったようです。 柿の葉寿司も食べたかったのですが単品では頼めなかったのは残念でした。柿の葉寿司がついた定食はあったのですが。。。 広々とした古墳周りのキレイな景色を見ながら食事ができるのでなかなかいいと思います。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by on my way back from visiting Asukadera Temple and Ishibutai Kofun. I was curious about the ancient rice curry rice, so I ordered it. The ancient rice is a mix of red and black rice, and its crunchy texture, completely different from white rice, was striking. The more I chewed, the more the simple, deep flavor spread in my mouth. The curry roux had a gentle, nostalgic taste, like something you'd eat at your grandmother's house. It wasn't overly spiced, but rather the sweetness of slowly simmered vegetables. The sweetness of the onions in particular stood out, and matched perfectly with the natural aroma of the ancient rice. This combination is a special dish you won't find anywhere else, and I think it's unique to Asuka Village. The souvenir corner was also well-stocked, with a wide selection of Asuka-style products, including rice crackers and tea made with ancient rice, and Ishibutai Kofun-themed key chains. Fresh vegetables, handmade miso, and pickles grown by local farmers were also on sale, giving it the feeling of being a community-based establishment popular with both tourists and locals. Opening hours are from 9:00 to 17:00 (restaurant from 11:00 to 15:00), and the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. The parking lot is large and easy to use, making it the perfect place to take a break during your sightseeing in Asuka. It's easily accessible, about a 10-minute rental bicycle ride from Asuka Station. If you're touring Asuka Village, be sure to stop by. This is a rare spot where you can experience ancient history while enjoying the unique flavors of this area. (Original) 飛鳥寺や石舞台古墳を見学した帰りに立ち寄りました。古代米カレーライスが気になり注文してみました。 古代米は赤米や黒米が混ざっていて、白米とは全く違うプチプチとした食感が印象的でした。噛むほどに素朴で深い味わいが口に広がります。カレールーはお婆ちゃんの家で食べるような優しくて懐かしい味で、派手なスパイスではなく、じっくり煮込んだ野菜の甘みが感じられました。 特に玉ねぎの甘さが際立っていて、古代米の自然な香りとよく合っていました。この組み合わせは他では味わえない、明日香村ならではの特別な一品だと思います。 お土産コーナーも充実していて、古代米を使った煎餅やお茶、石舞台古墳モチーフのキーホルダーなど、明日香らしい商品がたくさん並んでいました。地元の農家さんが作った新鮮な野菜や手作りの味噌、漬物なども販売されていて、観光客だけでなく地元の方も利用されている地域密着型の施設だと感じました。 営業時間は9時から17時まで（レストランは11時から15時）で、火曜日が定休日です。駐車場も広くて利用しやすく、明日香観光の途中で休憩するには最適な場所でした。 飛鳥駅からレンタサイクルで約10分とアクセスも良好です。明日香村を観光される際は、ぜひ立ち寄ってみてください。古代の歴史を感じながら、この土地ならではの味を楽しめる貴重なスポットだと思います。

(Translated by Google) I arrived around 1:20 PM and was able to skip the wait and go straight to the second floor to order and eat. The curry rice was 1100 yen, which was quite good. The konjac sticks were 170 yen, which you could also try; they were light and refreshing. The traditional rice meal was 1500 yen, which was very delicious and had a wide variety of dishes. The dishes that day included fried chicken, a small oden-style dish (the carrots were stewed to perfection, sweet, and tender), eggplant (prepared in a unique way, it was delicious; I believe even those afraid of eggplant will find the courage to try it), a light and refreshing soup, and absolutely amazing tofu (I've never had it in Taiwan before; it's smooth and creamy, with a rich, lingering sweetness. With a pinch of wasabi and soy sauce, it's so delicious I'm tempted to find out how to recreate that feeling in Taiwan). The first floor showcases a variety of local agricultural products, making them a great place to buy, but be careful not to buy anything that might be confiscated by customs. Overall, I highly recommend this place for both dining and shopping. And remember, don't park your bicycle anywhere. Be respectful and don't embarrass Taiwanese people. 20250927 (Original) 我是下午一點二十分左右抵達的，不用等候直接入內到二樓點餐用餐 咖喱飯印象1100日幣，不錯，蒟蒻棒印象是170日幣，也可以點來試試，清清淡淡 古代米御膳印象1500日幣，非常好吃，菜色豐富。當天的菜色有炸雞、小小的關東煮之類的東西（紅蘿蔔燉的入味、香甜且軟嫩）、茄子（用了很特殊的料理手法，很美味，我相信不敢吃茄子的人依然可以鼓起勇氣試試）、清清淡淡的湯品以及讓人極度驚艷的豆腐（台灣從未吃過，細緻綿密、濃郁回甘，搭上一小撮的芥末還有醬油，好吃到想去問到底要怎麼才能把這種感動在台灣復刻） 一樓是各式當地農特產品展售，很好買，但小心不要買到會被海關沒收的東西了 總之極度推薦這裡，無論是用餐還是購物 然後記得腳踏車不能亂停喔要有規矩不要丟了台灣人的臉 20250927

(Translated by Google) This year as well, we'll be visiting Asukano, which is near Ishibutai Kofun, a popular tourist spot in Asuka Village! I went there to conquer Kitamura-san's strawberry parfait👾 . . Many of you may have come to Ishibutai Kofun on a school trip, excursion, or sightseeing. You can also enjoy takeout at the log house in front of the store 👾 . . "Asuka Strawberry Fair" starting from February 5th, Kitamura's strawberry parfait will be available again this year👾 . . Basically, it is sold on weekends and holidays, but on this day, only parfait was sold even on weekdays ♪ If you are going to the Strawberry Fair, why not contact us once? What do you think?👾 . . There is also a sign in front of the store that says parfaits are on sale 👾 . . Plenty of Asuka Ruby and ice cream ♪ As you're eating Western-style food, adzuki beans and kudzu mochi suddenly appear. The bottom layer has a Japanese taste and is delicious 👾 . . If you're going to eat at Asukano, the big table right after you enter is cute ♪ ← It's actually a counter seat 👾 lol . . Enjoy your meal while feeling the Showa retro atmosphere 👾 (Original) 明日香村の人気観光スポット石舞台古墳近くの『あすか野』で、今年もやっぱり！北村さん家のいちごパフェを征服するべく行って参りました👾 . . 皆様も石舞台古墳に、修学旅行や遠足、観光で来られた方も多いのではないでしょうか？お店前のログハウスではテイクアウトも楽しめます👾 . . 2/5〜スタートしてる『明日香ストロベリーフェア』今年も北村さん家のイチゴパフェが登場👾 . . 基本は週末、祝日の販売ですがこの日は平日でもパフェだけ販売してました♪ストロベリーフェア回る方は一度問い合わせしてみては？いかがでしょう👾 . . 店舗前にもパフェ販売してる表示もあります👾 . . たっぷりなあすかルビーにアイス♪洋テイストで食べ進めていると突如現れる小豆に葛餅。下層は和テイストでまた美味しく頂けます👾 . . あすか野で食事するなら入店してすぐの大きなテーブル席が可愛いです♪←仕様としてはカウンター席ですが👾笑 . . 昭和レトロな雰囲気を感じながら食事を楽しめます👾

(Translated by Google) While looking at red spider lilies♪ Ancient rice was delicious (* ॑ ॑* ) ⁾⁾ The curry was like the normal curry you would get at a friend's house, and I felt nostalgic because I didn't have many opportunities to eat normal curry (๑´ㅂ`๑) The chicken nanban sauce was sweet and crunchy! Overall, the price is high considering the content! (Original) 彼岸花を見ながら♪ 古代米は美味しかった(* ॑ ॑* ) ⁾⁾ カレーは友達ん家で出てきそうな普通のカレーって感じで、なかなか普通のカレーを食べる機会がなくなってたからなんか懐かしかった(๑´ㅂ`๑) チキン南蛮は、ソースが甘くてカリッとしてた！ 内容考えると全体的にお値段お高め！

(Translated by Google) A souvenir shop and restaurant. There are many seats, so we can accommodate groups. There are curries and set meals, and you can eat ancient rice grown in Asuka Village. Ancient rice is a type of rice that is close to the rice that was eaten at that time among the varieties that exist today. It was reddish, clean and delicious. (Original) お土産屋兼飲食店。座席数多いので団体客でも対応可。カレーや定食あるが明日香村で造っている古代米が食べられます。古代米とは今ある品種のなかで当時食べられていたお米に近いもののこと。赤みがかりすっきりしていて美味でした。

(Translated by Google) I ate Gohei mochi at the booth on the far right. You can choose between white rice and ancient rice, and choose ancient rice. It had a chewy texture that felt like it was handmade and was very delicious. At 250 yen each, it's a reasonable price. (Original) 右端のブースで五平餅をいただきました。白米と古代米が選べ、古代米を選択。手作り感のあるモチモチした食感でとても美味しかったです。一本250円、納得のお値段です。

(Translated by Google) This is a shop that you almost always stop by when you go to Asuka Village. There is not much space in the parking lot, so we recommend renting a bicycle if possible. The restaurant is run by a cheerful and unique owner and a kind and carefree proprietress, and serves everything from simple snacks like yakisoba and rice balls made from ancient rice to fast food such as fried chicken and potatoes. Although it doesn't look much like Asuka, the fruit juice soft serve made with locally produced Asuka rubies is actually extremely delicious! Be sure to try the soft serve ice cream here♪ (Original) 明日香村に行けばほぼ必ず立ち寄るお店です。駐車場にあまり余裕がないので出来ればレンタサイクルをお勧めします。 明るくて個性的な大将と優しくて屈託のない女将さんがやりくりしているお店で、焼きそばや古代米のおにぎりのような簡単な軽食から唐揚げやポテトといったファーストフードまで出てきます。あまり飛鳥っぽくないのですが、実は地元産のあすかルビーを使った果汁ソフトが抜群に美味しい！ここのソフトクリームはぜひお試しあれ♪

(Translated by Google) I had a strawberry parfait from the Strawberry Fair in Asuka Village, which is being held at this time of year. It was 1000 yen, but it was provided in a beautiful shape, so I thought it was a reasonable price... The cereal was also crunchy and delicious. (Original) 今の時期開催されてる明日香村のストロベリーフェアのいちごパフェを頂きました。 1000円でしたが、綺麗な形になって提供されてるし、妥当な値段かと… シリアルもカリカリしてて美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) Lunch after visiting Ishibutai Kofun. There is a souvenir shop on the first floor, and a restaurant on the second floor. I was thinking about ancient rice curry, but since I always have stomach upset when I travel, I avoid stimulants, and Miwa Somen was available, so I went for it. Is it too boiled? I thought it was a shame because if you were careful about the boiling time of the somen noodles, you could have made them more chewy. Something about the green peppers in the small bowl was unusually delicious and I would like to know the recipe. Mainly sesame oil...what is it? I don't like white sesame tofu or sesame tofu, but it had no taste and was very smooth. I doubted that it was sesame, but I saw something similar in the souvenir corner, so it must have been that. The vinegared food was too sour. I ended up stopping by Miwa that day, so I thought I should have eaten somen there. My friend's ancient rice curry was very delicious. (Original) 石舞台古墳の後のランチで。 1階がお土産屋さん、2階はレストランになっています。 古代米カレーと悩みましたが、旅先でいつも胃腸を壊す自分に刺激物は避け、三輪そうめんの扱いがあったのでそちらに。 茹ですぎかな？そうめんは茹で時間に気を付ければもっとコシのようなものが出せるのに惜しいなーと思いました。 小鉢にあったピーマンの何かが、異常に美味しくてレシピが知りたいです。主にごま油…と何だろう？ 白ゴマ豆腐、ゴマ豆腐は苦手なのですが、クセがなくてするりといただけました。ゴマじゃないんじゃないかと疑いましたが、お土産コーナーに同じものがあったのでそれでしょう。 酢の物は酸っぱすぎ。 結局その日に三輪に寄ったので、そうめんは三輪で食べればよかったなーと思いました。 友人の古代米カレーはとても美味しかったそうです。

Had the Asuka nabe. Reservations had to be made beforehand. I was lucky my accommodation owners managed to arrange it for me an hour before lunch. Fresh ingredients from Asuka cooked in rich broth makes the meal really satisfying. It filled my stomach and my heart.

We ordered the local specialty Akusa Nabe hot pot but the flavor was blend and not worth $35 person. Lots of locals visit and the ladies that run it are busy but friendly

Very nice Team, authentic Restaurant, very good and affordable food, highly recommended after the temple visit

Really nice host. She was about to close but she still accepted to cook a asuka nabe, which was amaizing ! Thank you so much Kimiko San !

(Translated by Google) The noodle in the persimmon leaf set (a set of noodle soup with lots of ingredients and persimmon leaf sushi) is packed with ingredients such as shrimp tempura, thick and sweet fried tofu, pumpkin, zucchini, eggplant, and very flavorful sesame tofu. The noodles are thin and don't get too soft. The broth is based on bonito and is quite salty, but also has a sweet taste that makes it delicious. The mackerel persimmon sushi is small and easy to eat. The healthy daily lunch set is packed with ingredients such as boiled sardines, boiled vegetables, rolled omelette, shumai, a small bowl of miso soup, and more. Everything is carefully prepared and delicious. (Original) 柿の葉定食（具だくさんにゅうめんと柿の葉ずしのセット）のにゅうめんは、えび天、分厚く甘みのある厚揚げにカボチャ、ズッキー、なす、とても風味の良い胡麻豆腐等本当に具沢山。麺は細麺で伸びにくいタイプ。出汁はカツオベースでしっかり塩味ありますが、甘みも感じて美味しい。サバの柿のずしは小ぶりで食べやすいサイズ。 体に優しい日替わり昼膳はイワシの煮付け、野菜の煮物に卵焼き、シュウマイに小鉢に味噌汁ととっても具沢山。どれも丁寧に作ってありこちらも美味しい。

(Translated by Google) I've been to Asuka Village dozens of times, but it's been a while since I last visited Mendoya. Everything on the menu here is delicious, and it's also cheaper than in the city, making it a great value restaurant. This time, I ordered the Natural Mugwort Noodle Set for 1,600 yen! It was a great choice, as it came with persimmon leaf sushi, a simmered dish, and even warabi mochi for dessert. The beer after all that walking was also great! On my way home, I bought some of the Natural Mugwort Noodle I had today as a souvenir. (Original) 明日香村には、もう何十回と来てますが、久しぶりにめんどや来ました。ここのメニューは何を食べても美味しい、そして、都会に比べて安価である、コスパの高いお店です。さて今回は、天然よもぎにゅーめんセット1600¥を注文！大正解、柿の葉寿司と煮物が付いて、わらび餅までデザートでついています。歩いた後のビールも最高でした！帰りに本日食べた天然よもぎにゅーめんのおみやげを買って帰りました。

The asuka nabe (Hot pot) set was 3850 yens per person during lunch. The hot pot alone without the side dishes, 2950 yens per person. The set was alot of food. Did not want to disrespect so gave it our best shot to finish the food. Ate so much, had to skip dinner. The broth had a light umanmi flavor at the beginning but intensified as the broth reduced over the course of the meal. What were in the hot pot... chicken thigh, assorted veggies, and tofu. For Japanese standard, the meal was quite expensive for lunch but we did not mind as it was our first time experiencing this type of hot pot.