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Japan's first true temple; its Buddha, said to date from 606, has survived repeated fires and sits patched together.
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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. Asuka-dera is regarded as one of the oldest temples in Japan. Its precincts were designated a National Historic Site in 1966, and registered as a World Heritage Site under Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in July, 2026.
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Founded / opened：596 Highlights / collection：Asuka Daibutsu (Important Cultural Property), Japan's oldest full-scale temple Genre：Sculpture, Architecture, Antique art and Buddhist art
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