Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture

県立万葉文化館

Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture

県立万葉文化館

Designed on the theme of the Man’yoshu, a vast poetry anthology from the 8th century, this modern museum is thoughtfully designed, with vibrant displays depicting daily life at the time along with artworks inspired by the poems. Presenting a foreign passport will gain you free admission to the museum.

Last update: 2025-11-28

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Venue Details & Access Info

Address	10 Asuka, Asuka, Takaichi 高市郡明日香村飛鳥10
Access	From Kintetsu Kashihara Jingumae Station: - Take Asuka Shuyu Bus (Aka Kame) bound for Asuka Ekimae and alight at Manyo Bunkakan Nishiguchi. From JR/Kintetsu Sakurai Station: - Take the bus bound for Ishibudai and alight at Manyo Bunkakan.
Related Venues	Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture Gift Shop Asukanosato Manyoubito

Address

10 Asuka, Asuka, Takaichi

高市郡明日香村飛鳥10

Access

From Kintetsu Kashihara Jingumae Station:
- Take Asuka Shuyu Bus (Aka Kame) bound for Asuka Ekimae and alight at Manyo Bunkakan Nishiguchi.
From JR/Kintetsu Sakurai Station:
- Take the bus bound for Ishibudai and alight at Manyo Bunkakan.

Name/address in local language

県立万葉文化館 Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture
address 高市郡明日香村飛鳥10 10 Asuka, Asuka, Takaichi

Opening Time & Admissions

Opening Hours	9:00 - 17:00 (last admisson 16:30)
Closed on	Mondays (except public holidays) / Closed on Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday Year-end and New Year holidays Irregularly
Admission	Adults: ¥500 College: ¥300 Teenagers: ¥300 15 years and under: free *Group discount available
Payment	JCB / Diners /
Available Foreign Languages	English

Contact Details

Tel	0744-54-1850
Fax	0744-54-1852
Website	http://www.manyo.jp/

area guide

Asuka

stroll and cycle through fertile fields and ancient monuments