'''Asuka''' is the land where Japan has developed into a centralized state than a collective sovereign between 6C AD and 8C AD. Imperial palaces were built on this ground to form an ancient capital city of Japan, '''Asukakyo''' (______).
Numerous burial mounds and ruins of ancient buildings are discovered and preserved in Asuka, thus making the whole area itself a big historical museum that attracts so many visitors.
From Kyoto: The most convenient is by '''Kintetsu lines'''. Get onto a train running for '''Kashihara Jingu-mae'''(_______{_O) directly without change. Then change trains to reach Asuka Station.
'''''Kame Bus''''' (_____o_X), is a bus service that tours around major sight-seeing spots including Kintetsu Kashihara Jingu-mae and Asuka Stations. A One-day Free Ticket is available at ¥650
During strawberry season (apparently from January until the end of May) all-you-can-eat strawberry picking is available. Price and time limit probably differ depending on the greenhouse you go to.
Out of the station, cross the street at the lights, and on your right you will find a small farmers' market. Fresh strawberries (of the Asuka Ruby variety), Japanese apricots (ume, _~) to make umeshu at half the supermarket price, and a great variety of other local produce is available. May be seasonal only.
As you walk out of Asuka Station and pass the bike rental shop on your left, you will see a sign for a cafe and small hotel a 150 meters to the right. Follow it, and you'll find yourself in a restaurant with an attractive classy interior that doesn't seem to belong in Japanese inaka. Try the hayashi rice, it's heavenly.