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Asuka-dera 飛鳥寺  Hôkô-ji 法興寺
Asuka


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Historische Tempelanlage

Asuka-dera, in early days Hôkô-ji and Gango-ji, was built at the end of the 6th century, after buddhism was introduced to Japan. The influence of Korean Buddhist culture is evidenced in the architecture of the buildings. Asuka-dera is representative of the large temples of that time. The temple hosts the oldest extant Buddha image in Japan.



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entrance gate - Asuka
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main hall
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large bronze Buddha - s.a. Shaka-nyorai
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oldest Buddha statue in Japan
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temple buildings + side entrance
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temple buildings + side entrance  (2)
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temple buildings + side entrance  (3)
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statue of Fudô-myôô
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