Virtual Asukakyo

Virtual Asukakyo is a virtual tour app for Asuka-mura in Nara prefecture, which was once flourished as an ancient capital city of Japan called Asukakyo.

The app includes virtual reality contents of major historic remains of Asukakyo.

By watching 360° panorama, movies, and AR contents, you can learn and enjoy how Asukakyo used to be.

Since the explanations in the contents are made under the supervision of experts in archaeology, this app is ideal for educational purposes.

Currently, this app is localized for Japanese, English, Chinese*, and Korean*.

*Some of contents are not supported in Chinese and Korean, and will instead be displayed in English.

The app shows six historical remains consist of Ishibutai Kohun Tumulus, Mizuoch Iseki Ruin, Asukadera Temple, Asukakyu Palace, Kawaharadera Temple, and Daikandaiji Temple.

In virtual reality contents included in each historical remain, you can enjoy 360° panorama videos by turning your phone or tablet towards any directions as you like, also experiment virtually rebuilt Asuka ruins by AR.

* This "Virtual Asukakyo" App is free to install, but the communication costs for downloading it will be your responsibility.

It is recommended to download it in a Wi-Fi environment.

* In future versions, there may be additional communication costs while viewing contents.

* Using this app while walking is dangerous. Please stop and use it.

* Please ensure there are no people around you before using it.

* Depending on your smartphone's or tablet's model and other environments, it may not function properly.