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Yasaka Pagoda, a symbol of the Higashiyama district

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One of the recommend places to see when you visit Kyoto is "Yasaka Pagoda". This five-tier pagoda is also known as "Ho-kanji Temple" and this is a symbol of the Higashiyama district. It is said that the pagoda was established by Prince Shotoku in the second year of Emperor Sushun`s reign in 589. Three Buddhist relics were collected for the establishment of this temple and a prayer is made for stability of the nation.
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The pagoda is 46  meters in height and was last built in 1440 by Ashikaga Yoshinori, making it the oldest pagoda in Kyoto. The roofs are "honkawara-buki"style and its unique shape was designed to protect the pagoda from the rain and strong wind.

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Once you go inside the building  you will see a long pillar that goes all the way up to the top. This pillar is only held by a foundation stone on the ground and a pagoda finial on the top, keeping the whole pagoda in balance. Three Buddhist relics were buried inside a foundation stone here.↓  
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Religiously, this pillar is like a "artery" that connects three Buddhist relics with a pagoda finial which is believed as Buddha`s grave.

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Other recommended places to see or go around the pagoda include;
- Kiyomizu Temple
-Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka and Ichinenzaka
-Nene-no-michi or Nene Road
-Ishibe-koji or Ishibe Path
-Kodaiji Temple
-Entokuin Temple

Access from Kohakuan (Approximately 12 minutes)
1.Take the Bus 202 or 207 from Sennyuji-michi Bus Stop
2.Get off at Kiyomizu-michi Bus Stop
3. Walk to Yasaka Pagoda

Access from Shikokuan
-Walk towards the east for 20-25 minutes

I hope this will help to explore the Higashiyama area. Have a good day!

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