During the Asuka period, temples with outstanding stupa, such as Hoko-ji Temple, Ikaruga-dera Temple (now Horyu-ji Temple), and the existing Shitenno-ji Temple, were built, whose stupa were dedicated to Buddha's sariras.
飛鳥時代には法興寺、斑鳩寺（現在の法隆寺）、現在の四天王寺など、立派な仏塔を備えた寺院が建立されているが、これらの仏塔は仏舎利を祭るものである。