Hokan-ji

Higashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

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At a Glance

Hōkan-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, best known for its iconic five-story Yasaka Pagoda. Dating to the 7th century and rebuilt in 1440, it is a major landmark and tourist attraction near Gion and Kiyomizu-dera.

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How do I visit?

Admission

Free

Location

Getting There

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Higashiyama Station

8 min walk • 663mNearest

T07

Tozai

Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau•Subway

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Gion-Shijo Station

9 min walk • 690m

KH03

Keihan Main Line

Keihan Electric Railway•Private Railway

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Kawaramachi Station

14 min walk • 1.1km

HK01

Kyoto

Hankyu Railway•Private Railway

Within 300 m Within 600 m

Nearby bike share

Renting needs the operator's app and a Japanese phone number. docomo day passes are sold at convenience stores. Data sources

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Last updated: July 5, 2026

Hokan-ji

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