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Asuka-dera
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For other temples named "Hōkō-ji", see Hōkō-ji (disambiguation).
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Asuka-dera | |
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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 |
Prefecture | Nara Prefecture |
Geographic coordinates | 34°28′43″N 135°49′13″E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Soga no Umako |
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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.