Yasakanotou

八坂の塔

MAP/E-2

shrines and temples

It was rebuilt by Ashikaga Yoshinori in 1440. It is located between Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. The five-story pagoda is the symbol of Gion.

Nearest station: Keihan Gion Shijo Stn., Hankyu Kawaramachi Stn. or Kyoto Municipal Bus Higashiyama Yasui stop Hours: 10:00-15:00 (open days vary) *Children under 12 are not permitted