Asuka-dera, Asuka

Name: Asuka-dera
Address: 682 Asuka, Asuka, 634-0103, Japan
Telephone: +81 744-54-2126

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Asuka-dera, also known as Hōkō-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara. Asuka-dera is regarded as one of the oldest temples in Japan. ()

Local name: 飛鳥寺 Coordinates: 34°28'43"N, 135°49'12"E

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682 AsukaAsuka 634-0103 Japan

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+81 744-54-2126

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Asuka-dera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Amanokagu, Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Asuka Historical National Government Park, Tachibana-dera.

1.2 miN
Mountain
Mount Amanokagu, Kashihara
30 min walk • Mount Amanokagu, nestled in the city of Kashihara, Japan, is a site steeped in historical significance and natural beauty. While it may not boast the same international fame as the Eiffel Tower, Mount Amanokagu offers visitors a tranquil escape and a glimpse into...
~810 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Asuka
4 min walk • The Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture is a museum located in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture in Japan. It is dedicated to the Man'yōshū, an 8th-century anthology of waka poetry. Its honorary director is Susumu Nakanishi.
1.3 miSW
Park
Asuka Historical National Government Park, Asuka
34 min walk • Asuka Historical National Government Park is a National Government Park established in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan in 1974.
0.6 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Tachibana-dera, Asuka
17 min walk • Tachibana-dera is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is affiliated with Tendai Buddhism. According to legend, it was founded by Prince Shōtoku.
0.6 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Oka-dera, Asuka
16 min walk • Oka-dera is a major Buddhist temple in the historic Asuka area of Nara Prefecture, Japan. Its formal name is Ryūgai-ji and is associated with the Shingon-Buzan sect. It was founded by Priest Gien during the 7th century, and is the 7th temple on the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage. The statue of Gien is one of the national treasures of Japan.
0.5 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kōgen-ji, Asuka
12 min walk • Kōgen-ji is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is affiliated with Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism.
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Asuka Historical Museum, Asuka
13 min walk • The Asuka Historical Museum is a historical museum in Okuyama, Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The museum was founded in 1975 and is a unit of the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties.
1.4 miSW
Ancient tomb with fresco wall paintings
Takamatsuzuka Tomb, Asuka
36 min walk • The Takamatsuzuka Tomb or "Tall Pine Tree Ancient Burial Mound" in Japanese is an ancient circular tomb in Asuka village, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
0.7 miNE
Temple
Yamada-dera, Kashihara
18 min walk • Yamada-dera was a Buddhist temple established in the Asuka period in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
0.5 miS
Temple
Kawahara-dera, Asuka
13 min walk • Kawara-dera was a Buddhist temple established during the Asuka period in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Excavations have revealed a large-scale complex which included two kondō, a pagoda, extensive priests' quarters, and roof tiles that are "among the most beautiful ever made in Japan".

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Nearby attractions include Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture, Asuka (4 min walk), Kōgen-ji, Asuka (12 min walk), Asuka Historical Museum, Asuka (13 min walk), Kawahara-dera, Asuka (13 min walk).