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[Section II: The Origins of Kagura]
Itabuki Palace
[Ruins of Itabuki Palace, Asuka, Nara Prefecture]

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Marker showing where Iruka's head is buried. Located behind Asukadera Temple
(also known as Hôkôji)


Ruins of the Asuka Itabuki Palace
Ruins of the imperial palace where Soga no Iruka (?-645) was assassinated. The flagstones and well were excavated.

NPO Hiroshima kagura Art Laboratory