Unlike later Fujiwara-kyo (the Imperial capital of Japan for 16 years between 694 and 710; or Heijo-kyo [the ancient capital of Japan in current Nara]), it is agreed that Asuka-kyo didn't have an overall city plan, in addition, the result of archaeological studies such as the data collected in excavation is not yet enough to form a comprehensive view of the Asuka-kyo.
後の時代の藤原京(や平城京等)のように全体的に計画されて作られたものだとは考えられておらず、また、発掘調査など考古学的な成果においても全体像を明らかにするにいたっていない。