Yasaka Pagoda (八坂の塔)

Photo of Yasaka Pagoda

Basic Information

Address:京都市東山区清水八坂上町388Phone:075-551-2417Hours:10:00~16:00 拝観は不定期。Fee:400円Access:Website:

Description

A Rinzai sect temple. Legend has it that Prince Shotoku built it after receiving a divine message from Nyoirin Kannon in a dream. The current pagoda was rebuilt in 1440 during the Muromachi period by Ashikaga Yoshinori.
The grounds also contain the grave mound of Kiso Yoshinaka.

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