Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

A history museum located in Asuka Village, Takaichi County, Nara Prefecture. The museum displays materials related to the Takamatsuzuka Tomb, which drew immediate national attention in 1972 when vividly colored murals were discovered during an excavation at the site. The museum displays life-sized replicas of stone rooms and murals found at the site and created in the same manner as the originals as well as replicas of articles found at the site such as a decorative long sword fitting, Kaiju Budo Kyo of a Chinese style (mirror decorated with marine mammals), and metal coffin fittings. A essential destination for any sightseeing visit to Asuka, the facility is visited by great numbers of tourists from both in and outside Japan.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Takaichigunasukamura Hirata 439 Map
Area: Asuka Area
Phone: 0744543340
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Latest entry is 16:30)
Closed: 2ndMonday of 4/7/11/Feb.(The day following if it falls on a public holiday), New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee to view]
[Adult] 300 yen
[High School Students/University students] 130 yen
[Small/Junior High School Students] 70 yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available