Asuka Travel presented by QuizKnock
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Asuka Travel presented by QuizKnock

Asuka-Fujiwara Area (Asuka Village, Kashihara, Sakurai)

location
Asuka-Fujiwara Area (Asuka Village, Kashihara, Sakurai)
period
October 31, 2026 (Sat) - March 31, 2027 (Wed)
Time
Campaign runs Oct 31, 2026 7:00 to Mar 31, 2027 19:00 (planned). On-site hours vary by spot (Asukadera Temple & Ishibutai Kofun 9:00–17:00, last entry 16:45; Asuka Historical Museum 9:00–16:30, last entry 16:00, closed Mondays)
cost
Free to join (transportation, facility admission and data charges are at your own expense)
access
Kintetsu Asuka, Kashiharajingu-mae or Sakurai stations are common starting points. By car, take the Minami-Hanna Road to Katsuragi IC

Why You Should Visit

A touring quiz project supervised by QuizKnock, set across the Asuka-Fujiwara area of Nara. Using the dedicated Asuka Travel app, visitors solve quizzes at five spots including Asukadera Temple and Ishibutai Kofun, earning steps and points toward roughly 100 collectible titles. Free to join, running Oct 31, 2026 through Mar 31, 2027. A joint promotion by Nara Prefecture, JR Tokai, JR West and Kintetsu marking a World Heritage listing, pairing historical sightseeing with puzzle-solving.

Essentials

TICKETS / REGISTRATION
Joining requires the dedicated Asuka Travel app. Download the app (free, iOS/Android). Downloading it before you travel to Nara is recommended.
NOTE

Quiz spots:

  • Asukadera Temple (9:00–17:00, last entry 16:45, open daily)
  • Ishibutai Kofun (9:00–17:00, last entry 16:45, open daily)
  • Kitora Kofun
  • Takamatsuzuka Kofun
  • Asuka Historical Museum (9:00–16:30, last entry 16:00, closed Mondays)

Point spots:

  • About 50 spots across the Asuka–Fujiwara area

Title system:

  • About 100 titles can be earned based on steps, distance, correct answers and spots visited
  • A first-come, 10-person-only "Legend" title has undisclosed conditions
  • Points earned can be spent to reveal parts of a quiz question
  • A limited title is available only 14:00–17:00 at Amakashi no Oka

Model courses:

  • A one-day "conquer it all" route and a more relaxed two-day route are offered
  • Plan for about 1–2 days

Limited-time content:

  • A November 2026 experience video with QuizKnock's Takushi Izawa and Higashi Ton is planned for YouTube
  • Discount tickets are sold via JR Tokai's "EX Yoyaku" (through Mar 31, 2027)
  • An official pamphlet will be handed out at major JR Tokai stations from late October

Note: sharing quiz questions, answers or hints online is prohibited. Facility staff do not know the quiz answers, so please do not ask them. Do not operate your phone while walking or driving.

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FAQ

Do I need to download an app?
Yes. You need the free Asuka Travel app (iOS/Android) to take part.
Is there a participation fee?
Joining itself is free. Transportation, facility admission fees and data charges are at your own expense.
Can I finish it in one day?
The official site suggests two model courses: one to complete in a day and one over two days.
Can I ask facility staff for quiz hints?
No. Facility staff do not know the quiz hints or answers, so visitors are asked not to inquire with them.

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