Yasaka-no-to Pagoda

The Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, also known as Hōkan-ji Temple (法見寺), is a pagoda in Kyōto, Japan.[1] Located in Kyōto's Higashiyama-ku Ward, the 5-story tall pagoda is a 15th-century addition to a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan-ji Temple.[2][3] The pagoda is a popular tourist attraction.[4]

Yasaka-no-to Pagoda
法見寺
Religion
AffiliationZen Buddhism
DistrictHigashiyama-ku
PrefectureKyoto Prefecture
Statusopen
Location
LocationKyoto City
CountryJapan
PrefectureKyoto Prefecture

References

  1. Oevermann, Heike; Gantner, Eszter (2019-08-08). Securing Urban Heritage: Agents, Access, and Securitization. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-429-62435-3.
  2. "Hokan-ji Temple". Kyoto City Official Travel Guide. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  3. "Yasaka-no-to Pagoda". Inside Kyoto. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  4. Jenkins, Mark. "Why your next vacation should be in Japan". Washington Post. Retrieved 2020-05-25.


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