Kyoto’s Yasaka Pagoda has been a tourism icon of Japan for as long as international travel has been around. At night, it brings a new flavor!
1. Peace & Quiet
As one of the central tourist hotspots of the world, you can imagine how crowded the Yasaka Pagoda gets during the day. Visiting in the late hours of the night offers a unique experience of peace and quiet that is impossible to achieve while the sun is up.
2. Mysterious Vibe
In the late hours of the night, the appearance of the Yasaka Pagoda changes dramatically. What looked like a real building during the day turns into a black silhouette at night full of mysteriousness and dark beauty.
3. Beautiful Lanterns
Given the Yasaka Shrine is just around the corner, you’ll likely see lanterns lighting up in the night as well. This all adds to the mysterious vibe and “ancient Kyoto” feeling you can experience in the pin-drop silence of the night.
4. Ambient Nightlights
Speaking of lighting the way, there are plenty of awesome and authentic streetlights all along the pathways surrounding Yasaka Pagoda and leading all the way up to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
5. Awesome Unique Photos!
Indeed, the streetlights at Yasaka Pagoda make for unbelievable photo opportunities that truly captures the serine beauty and rich cultural history of traditional Kyoto. With the right photo angles, you can create unforgettable memories while expressing your inner creativity!
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