Amakashi-no-Oka

A low hill located at the center of Asuka with an elevation of 148 m.
You can have a sweeping view of Asuka Village from the observation deck located at Amakashi-no-Oka’s peak, as well as a view of Mount Miminashi, Mount Unebi, Mount Amanokagu, the Three Mountains of Yamato.
The foot of hill is said to be the location where Soga no Emishi and his son Soga no Iruka built their home to exemplify their power, and the area is currently maintained as the Amakashi-no-Oka Area in Asuka Historical National Government Park.