Asuka-dera
| Asuka-dera | |
|---|---|
飛鳥寺 | |
The front gate to Asuka-dera | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shingon-shu Buzan-ha |
| District | Takaichi District, Nara |
| Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
| Deity | Gautama Buddha |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
Shown within Japan | |
| Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°28′43″N 135°49′13″E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Soga no Umako |
Asuka-dera (飛鳥寺), also known as Hōkō-ji (法興寺), is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara. Asuka-dera is regarded as one of the oldest temples in Japan.
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