Asuka-dera (飛鳥寺), also known as Hōkō-ji (法興寺), is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara.

The original buildings of what was then called Hōkō-ji were constructed in 588, shortly after the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, under the orders of Soga no Umako.

[1][2] The temple was built using the guidance of masters and artisans from the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje.

The original site of Hōkō-ji was also maintained as a temple, which survives into modern times.

[4] The main object of worship at Asuka-dera is the bronze Great Buddha, which said to have been made by Kuratsukuri no Tori in the early seventh century.