Hōkan-ji Temple

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Higashiyama Ward, 清水, 388 八坂上町 東山区 京都市 京都府 605-0862, Japan

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A historic Rinzai sect temple in Kyoto famous for its iconic five-story Yasaka Pagoda. It feels like an unexpected, quiet treasure tucked away within the bustling Higashiyama District streets.

Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.

Highlights

  • 46-meter tall five-story pagoda
  • Important Cultural Property of Japan
  • Interior access to view architecture and statues
  • Note: Visitors under junior high school age are not permitted

Details

Hours
Mon–Sun10:00–15:00
Address
Higashiyama Ward, 清水, 388 八坂上町 東山区 京都市 京都府 605-0862, Japan
Coordinates
34.99840, 135.77960

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Hōkan-ji Temple is a temple in Kyoto, Japan. A historic Rinzai sect temple in Kyoto famous for its iconic five-story Yasaka Pagoda. It feels like an unexpected, quiet treasure tucked away within the bustling Higashiyama District streets.

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