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Asukadera（飛鳥寺）

あすかでら Asukadera

Asukadera（飛鳥寺）

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Japan's first true temple; its Buddha, said to date from 606, has survived repeated fires and sits patched together.

TypeArchitecture
GenreSculpture / Architecture / Antique art / Buddhist art
City / townAsuka
Area in the prefectureChuwa

FAQ

Where is Asukadera?
It is in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Asukadera?
Japan's first true temple; its Buddha, said to date from 606, has survived repeated fires and sits patched together. The focus is sculpture, architecture, Buddhist and ancient art.
When was Asukadera established?
It dates from 596.

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