in historical Asuka Village
The winds of Asuka
stir thoughts of time everlasting
Japan’s earliest foundations were formed in Asuka Village, located in today’s Nara Prefecture. Often called “the Japanese spiritual home,” this area’s beautiful natural views and nostalgic village scenery still delight visitors today. In the village of Asuka, where time moves slowly, take a few moments to enjoy being surrounded by nature and the historical heritage of the old capital city of Asuka. Feel the Asuka breeze, experience the history up close, and relax and unwind in a traditional Japanese folk house. Your fulfilling journey, experiencing every aspect of Asuka, begins from here.
The spectacular view to the east
from Amakashi-no-oka Hill
Hill (photo from Mar. 2021)
Relax and feel at home in Asuka
at this traditional Japanese folk house
This area, often called “daiji asuka,” has a long and noble history. Branchera Villa Asuka is a registered tangible cultural property located along the pilgrimage route to Asuka Niimasu Shrine within the government-designated historical site of the original site of Asukadera Temple. Built approximately 1,400 years ago, Asukadera Temple was the first full-scale Buddhist temple in Japan.
The atmosphere of this traditional Japanese folk house built over 150 years ago remains unchanged. Built for comfort above all else, this is a place that soothes the heart and welcomes guests in for pleasant relaxation.
The former Oshima residence
(now Branchera Villa Asuka)
Guestrooms
AKANE NO MA
The four-part seikei yotsumadori layout features large Japanese-style rooms, and a width of 2.2m and depth of 1.1m. Indulge in blissfully relaxing moments in the bath, with one of Japan’s largest Shigaraki ceramic bathtubs.
◎ Capacity / 2 to 6 people
◎ Area / 92㎡
YAMABUKI NO MA
Relax at the cozy horizataku low table, with a comfortable space beneath it for your legs, in a room featuring local Nara cedar board. Various spaces welcome you here, from the tatami room with a delightful view overlooking a vibrant garden to the 2nd-floor room offering the soothing comfort and warmth of cedar.
◎ Capacity / 2 to 8 people
◎ Area / 85㎡
(1st floor : 62㎡ / 2nd floor : 23㎡)
Guestroom Features
floor heating
Additional Amenities
during your stay, towels, etc.
cotton pads, etc.
IRODORI NO NIWA
Accommodations / Dining
Four accommodation plans
are available.
Dinner Plan
*Please also feel free to bring your own food and drink.
About our Meals.
Breakfast Bento Box
Breakfast bento boxes are delivered to the delivery space in front of each guestroom around 8 am. When you are ready for breakfast, simply bring your bento box into your room and enjoy.
*The breakfast menu changes daily.
Rice
Pickled Plums
Japanese Omelet
Salmon
Terrine
Grilled Chicken Meatball Skewer
Japanese Yam Tempura
Duck Slice
A Bite Size of Kelp (with Fish)
Simmered Dish
(Freeze-Dried Tofu, Deep-Fried Tofu, Taro, Shiitake Mushroom, Carrot Flowers, Squash)
Side Dish(One Dish)
Bracken-Starch Dumpling
Fresh Vegetables
(Red Leaf Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Onion)
Roast Beef
Persimmon Leaf Sushi(Mackerel)
Bracken-Starch Dumpling
Ingredients may change without prior notice
Asuka Nabe (Hot Pot)
Made with locally grown vegetables that nourish the body and mind, our Asuka Nabe (Hot Pot) is the highlight of the evening meal. Dinner is delivered to the guestrooms around 6 pm.
*For guests dining with us over consecutive nights, dinner on the second night will be a Shokado Bento Box rather than the Asuka Nabe (Hot Pot).
Asuka-Nabe/Hot Pot(Milk-Based Soup)
・Chicken
・Asparagus
・Squash
・Green Onion
・Enoki Mushroom
・Shimeji Mushroom
・Shiitake Mushroom
・Japanese Mustard Spinach
・Chinese Cabbage
・Udon Noodles
Persimmon Leaf Sushi(Mackerel)
Fruits
Bracken-Starch Dumpling
Ingredients may change without prior notice
Access / Sightseeing
about 1 hour from Kyoto / Osaka
Rail access
the Osaka area
Take the "Yoshino line" from Osaka
Abenobashi station.
Get off at Kashiharajingu-mae Station.
Osaka Abenobashi Station →
Kashiharajingu-mae Station
(Limited Express approx. 35 minutes /
Express use approx. 40 minutes)
Kansai International Airport
Take JR to Tennoji Station
(Osaka Abenobashi).
From Osaka
Abenobashi Station,
change to the
"Yoshino Line" limited express
and
get off at Kashiharajingu-mae Station.
Kansai Airport Station →
Tennoji Station (Limited
Express Approx.
35 minutes / Rapid Approx. 55minutes)
The Kyoto area
Take the train bound for
Kashihara-jingu-mae
from Kintetsu Kyoto Station.
Get off at Kashiharajingumae Station.
Kintetsu Kyoto Station →
Kashiharajingumae Station
(Limited Express approx. 55 minutes /
Express use approx. 1 hour and 10minutes)
The Nagoya area
Take the "Osaka Namba Line"
from Kintetsu
Nagoya Station.
(Only for vehicles that stop
at Yamato-Yagi),
change to the Kashihara Line
"Kashiharajingu-mae" at
Yamato-Yagi Station and
get off at Kashiharajingu-mae Station.
Kintetsu Nagoya Station →
Yamato Yagi Station
(Limited Express Approximately
1 hour and 50minutes)
Bus stop
Please use the Asuka tour bus
"Akakame"from the east exit of
Kashihara Jingumae Station
to the hotel.
Get off at "Asuka Daibutsu" bus stop
About 4 minutes on foot (260 yen one way)
Timetable site
Red Kame Bus Nara Kotsu
It runs about once an hour.
Please be careful when getting on and off.
Nara Kotsu Bus
Taxi stand
The taxi fare from the
east exit of Kashihara Jingumae
Station is around 1,300 yen.
In the direction of Asuka-dera or please tell the
taxi driver our hotel is located a little ahead of the
Japanese cuisine "Hagiou".
