Hokongo-in Temple

Situated in western Kyoto, Hokongo-in is a Ritsu sect temple famous for its lotus blossoms in summer.

Heron beneath a pine tree at Hokongoin Temple.

The temple's treasures include a Juichimen Kannon and enormous seated statues of Amida and Jizo.

Hokongoin Temple's Juichimen Kannon.

Pond at Hokongoin Temple.

Flowers in front of Hokongoin.

Heron beside the pond at Hokongoin Temple.