There are many inns, stations or loggings for sectarians visiting from all parts of the county, and shops of Buddhist altar articles because the area between the Rokujo-dori Street and the Shichijo-dori Street is near Higashihongan-ji Temple.
六条通と七条通の間では、東本願寺が近いことから、旅館や各地の門徒の宿泊所であった詰所、仏具店が多い。