Landmark
Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji)
八坂の塔（法観寺）
The five-storied pagoda of Hokan-ji, the last remaining structure of the temple, rising above the lanes between Kiyomizu-dera and Yasaka Shrine.
Key facts
- Station
- Kiyomizu-Gojo (Keihan Main Line)15 min walk
- Admission
- Paid entry
- Typical visit
- 15 min
- Hours
- Interior open irregularly, 10:00 to 16:00
Tip
The interior opens only on some days, so check before planning to go inside.
01Where to stay
Stay nearby
This place is in Kiyomizu-Gojo. Median hotel rate in the latest sample: US$397 per night. Where to stay in Kiyomizu-Gojo
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
02Map
Nearby places
- Street Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka 産寧坂・二寧坂 Two stepped, stone-paved lanes on the approach to Kiyomizu-dera, lined with preserved wooden shops, cafes and restaurants. Free entry 45 min 15 min walk
- Street Ishibe-koji Lane 石塀小路 A pedestrian-only stone-paved lane of about 200 m near Kodai-ji, lined with wooden townhouses, ryokan and restaurants. Free entry 15 min 12 min walk
- Temple Kodai-ji 高台寺 A Rinzai Zen temple founded in the early 1600s by Nene in memory of her husband Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Paid entry 45 min 15 min walk
- Temple Kennin-ji 建仁寺 A Zen temple at the southern end of Hanamikoji, founded by Eisai, the monk who brought Zen and tea cultivation to Japan. Paid entry 45 min 7 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026