What other travelers are saying about Hokanji Temple
Entry is 400 yen and they only accept cash. You can go up to two floors. I think the view at night is even more beautiful, and the evening hours offer great lighting for photos. The surrounding establishments and shops are also lovely; you can easily find interesting and local items.
Amazing structure tucked tightly in the back streets of Kyoto. Many cool attractions and shops nearby so you could make a day of walking around through all the alleyway shops and seeing the near by historical landmarks. Many cool things to see.
This pagoda was a very cool structure but that’s all it is you cannot approach the structure and all photos must be taken over the surrounding walls so hard to find a good angle.
I suggest walking the surrounding streets some of the alleyways to the south allow for a good angle to capture the amazement of the pagoda in the backdrop.
We came during later in the afternoon and despite it still being crowded on a weekday, the place itself is still a must see. The architectural magnificence of the Japanese pagoda and building amazed us. We left near sunset so the view was amazing. Would highly recommend.
Although I didn't take many photos mainly because I arrived too late for the best views and early for the lights the place still felt magical and incredibly beautiful. I’m definitely planning to visit again soon to explore more, as I didn't get to see everything due to tired feet from a full day of sightseeing. Out of the several tourist spots I visited that day, this was my favorite, especially since it wasn't too crowded. It’s a truly enchanting place that I highly recommend!
The most important tourist attraction to see in Kyoto. It’s beautiful to view it in the morning. Go early as possible, the streets around the temple get extremely busy. Well worth it to go during sunrise for the best pictures and photos you’ll ever get.
