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.

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