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Hokan-ji Temple

Hokan-ji Temple, also known as Yasaka Pagoda, is a historic Buddhist temple located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. The temple is famous for its five-story pagoda, which stands at 46 meters tall and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Kyoto. Hokan-ji Temple is a popular destination for tourists and photographers alike, as it offers stunning views of the city and surrounding mountains. Some of the best photography locations at Hokan-ji Temple include the pagoda itself, the temple gardens, and the nearby streets and alleys that are lined with traditional Japanese buildings.

Yasaka dori
Hokan-ji Temple / Yasaka Pagoda
by Jorge Císcar

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Kyoto old town after sunset, with Yasaka dori pagoda in the background. The street was very busy 5 minutes before, but I still had to use stops ND filter to delete people.

Zona antigua de Kioto después de la puesta de sol, con la pagoda Yasaka dori al fondo. La calle estaba muy transitada tan sólo 5 minutos antes, aún así tuve que usar un filtro ND de 6 pasos para acabar de borrar la gente.

Kyoto
Hokan-ji Temple / Yasaka Pagoda

After Tokyo I spent a couple of nights in Kyoto. This is the Yasaka Pagoda at the Hokanji Temple. A very popular location, there were dozens of...

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Ninja street
Hokan-ji Temple / Yasaka Pagoda
by Jorge Císcar

www.jorgeciscar.com

Kyoto old town, with Yasaka dori pagoda at the end of the street. When I saw this scene it came to my mind movies and videogames about ninjas.

Zona antigua de Kioto, con la pagoda Yasaka dori al final de la calle. Cuando ví esta escena me recordó a las películas y videojuegos sobre ninjas.

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Most notably Jorge Císcar.