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Hokanji Temple is a temple of the Rinzai sect known for its five-story pagoda called Yasaka-to (Important Cultural Property).
It is said to have a very old history and was founded by Prince Shotoku in the Asuka Period.
However, numerous disasters devastated most of the temple, and all that remains today is the five-story pagoda, which was rebuilt by Ashikaga Yoshinori in 1440.
From the upper floor of the pagoda, which is reached by a narrow staircase, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Higashiyama area.
Hokanji Temple Information
| Name | Hokanji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda) 法観寺（八坂の塔） |
|---|---|
| Hours | 10:00-16:00 |
| Closed | unscheduled holiday (e.g. on a bank holiday) |
| Fee | Admission 400 yen (subject to change during special openings), junior high school students and younger are not allowed. |
| Address | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Telephone | 075-551-2417 |
How To Get To Hokanji Temple
From JR Kyoto Station, take the 206 city bus for 13 minutes, get off at Higashiyama Yasui bus stop, and walk for 5 minutes. Or 15 min. walk from Gojo Station of Keihan Electric Railway.
