Yasaka Pagoda
Pagoda in Kyoto, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Yasaka Pagoda (Japanese: 八坂の塔, romanized: Yasaka-no-to), also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan.[1] The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan-ji (法観寺).[2][3] The pagoda is now a tourist attraction.[4]
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Yasaka Pagoda | |
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八坂の塔 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Zen Buddhism |
Sect | Kennin-ji Rinzai |
Location | |
Location | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
Country | Japan |
Geographic coordinates | 34°59′55″N 135°46′45″E |
Architecture | |
Date established | 7th century |
Completed | 1408 (Reconstruction) |
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