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Asuka-dera Temple
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Asuka, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site

Asuka-dera Temple

Asuka-dera (飛鳥寺), also known as Hōkō-ji (法興寺), is a Buddhist temple located in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It currently belongs to the Shingon-shū Buzan-ha sect.

From the Wikipedia article “Asuka-dera” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Asuka-dera Temple. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationAsuka, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationOkadera Station, 2.3 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 48 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Asuka-dera Temple?
Okadera Station. It is 2.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Asuka-dera Temple a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Asuka Pond Workshop Site
Asuka Pond Workshop Site
0.2 km away · Asuka
Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture
Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture
0.2 km away · Asuka
Asuka Mizuochi Site
Asuka Mizuochi Site
0.3 km away · Asuka
Sakafuneishi Site
Sakafuneishi Site
0.5 km away · Asuka
Asuka Pond Garden Site
Asuka Pond Garden Site
0.5 km away · Asuka
Kawara-dera
Kawara-dera
0.8 km away · Asuka

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Asuka Pond Workshop Site: GPZ400roman (CC0), Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture: Yanajin33 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Asuka Mizuochi Site: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Sakafuneishi Site: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Asuka Pond Garden Site: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kawara-dera: osakaosaka (CC BY-SA 3.0)