Hokan-ji Temple, commonly known as Yasaka-no-To (Yasaka Pagoda), is a temple of the Rinzai sect's Kennin-ji school. The temple was founded during the Asuka period and is considered one of the oldest temples in Kyoto. According to legend, Prince Shotoku built the five-story pagoda to enshrine Buddhist relics, and it is confirmed to be an ancient temple dating back to the Asuka period, even before the establishment of the Heian capital. The temple grounds are designated as a historic site by the city of Kyoto, with the five-story pagoda being particularly famous. The pagoda stands 46 meters tall, is constructed in a purely Japanese style with a tiled roof, and enshrines statues of the Five Wisdom Buddhas, centered around Dainichi Nyorai, in the first floor. It features a rare architectural style where the balustrade and the eaves are only present on the fifth story. Yasaka-no-To is a nickname, and it serves as a landmark in the Higashiyama area. Although the current temple grounds are small and lack notable buildings besides the five-story pagoda, the temple's spiritual lineage continues. Located between Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple, it is in the heart of a popular tourist area. The interior of Yasaka-no-To is accessible to the public, making it the only five-story pagoda in Japan designated as an Important Cultural Property that is regularly open for viewing by the general public. However, its opening times are irregular, and it may be closed due to weather conditions or the circumstances of the temple staff.