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Hōkan-ji Temple

法観寺

Collectible stamp

An original digital stamp by emonster for your Temple Quest collection.

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Temple Quest collectible artwork, separate from official goshuin.

Ashikaga Yoshinori rebuilt the surviving Yasaka Pagoda in 1440.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

About the era labels

Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Yasaka Pagoda
The five-story pagoda houses five Buddhas.
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Prince Shotoku Hall
One of the small halls surviving beside Yasaka Pagoda.
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Yakushi Hall
A surviving temple hall beside Yasaka Pagoda.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Interior viewing is 10:00–15:00 with irregular closure days. Primary-school children and younger children cannot enter.

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