Pause for a moment of quiet contemplation in the spiritual surroundings of Hokongoin Temple. You just never know — the answers to a few of life's most pressing questions may be lying behind its doors.
This place of worship is often on the itineraries of travelers to Ukyo Ward. But Hokongo-in Temple isn't the area's only drawcard. Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are some other interesting sights nearby.