Hōkanji Temple, Kyoto , Japan
Maximilian Lehrke
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Hōkanji Temple, Kyoto , Japan
Maximilian Lehrke
Maximilian Lehrke www.maximilianlehrke.com
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Hōkanji Temple, Kyoto , Japan
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Hōkanji Temple, Kyoto , Japan
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Japan Hōkanji Temple, Kyoto

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Famous as Yakaka Pagoda, this is one of Kyoto's most historically significant sites and the oldest five-story pagoda in Kyoto. The area around the Pagoda reminds one of the old traditional Japanese living style.

Photography Tips

Normally, this spot is super crowded. It is now possible to move or create pictures without any people.

The only chance for pictures with fewer people is the early morning. Blue hour and the first minutes from sunrise are fine. Please respect the rules here, as normally, no tripods are allowed. It is a normal street where cars can come up or down!

Travel Information

About a 6-10 minute walk from the bus station.

The easiest way to move around in Kyoto is to rent a bicycle. Just go to one of the shops in downtown and book it for your stay. The price is around 20 euros per day.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Lots of people
Best Timing Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset 04:42 - 19:08 | current local time: 17:10
Photo Themes Buddhist Temple Historic Building historic pagoda Historical Site Old street Street Art Street Photography Street Temple Urban Urban Architecture

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