Asuke, Aichi
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| Former municipality | |
| Since | April 1, 2005 |
| Currently part of | Toyota |
 Asuke's location in Aichi, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōkai region |
| Prefecture | Aichi |
| District | Higashikamo District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 193.00 km² |
| Population (as of March 1, 2005) | |
| Total | 9,699 |
| Density | 50.25/km² |
| Location | Coordinates: 35°8′2.3″N 137°8′43.5″E / 35.133972°N 137.145417°E |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Camellia sasanqua |
Asuke (足助町 Asuke-chō) is a former town located in Higashikamo District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of March 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 9,699and a population density of 50.25 persons per km². Its total area was 193.00 km². The Korankei Gorge in Asuke, home to about 4,000 Japanese maple trees, is one of Aichi Prefecture's best-known spots for viewing the brilliant colors of autumn.
Asuke was located in central Aichi Prefecture. Asuke Village was created on October 1, 1889. It was elevated to town status on December 17, 1890. The town area was expanded on April 1, 1955 by the annexation of the neighboring villages of Morioka, Kamo, and Azuri.
On April 1, 2005, Asuke along with the towns of Asahi and Inabu, and village of Shimoyama, from Higashikamo District, and the town of Fujioka, and village of Obara from Nishikamo District, was merged into the city of Toyota, and Asuke ceased to exist as an independent administrative division.
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