Hokan-ji
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About Hokan-ji
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What people say
Dan Tanda
"⭐️ Featured in my Kyoto Tours videos. Hokan-ji Temple is also known as Yasaka-no-to (Yasaka Pagoda). Built by the Imperial Prince Shotoku in 589, the pagoda is said to have been inspired by a dream.
It is a 46-meter tall pagoda which lies in the middle of an old Kyoto neighbourhood, between Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka-jinja Shrine. You have likely seen this pagoda appear in many photos representing "Kyoto".
Visitors are allowed inside the tower to view the architecture, statues, and fading paintings.
Entrance fees: 400 yen (Children under 12 not allowed in the pagoda) "
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Ethan
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"Perfect photo spot infant of the famous building. Recommended to visit this landmark as early in the morning as possible to avoid the crowd for making pictures. "
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silma agbas
"The best location for sunset is Hokkan Ji Temple. But of course its gonna be hectic and crowded of people around that time."
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