In the vicinity is the former site of Hojuji-dono Palace in which Emperor Goshirakawa resided, and neighboring attractions include Chishaku-in Temple, the Kyoto National Museum, Hoko-ji Temple (Great Buddha), Sanjusangen-do Hall, Imahie-jingu Shrine and the Hoju-ji mausoleum of Cloistered Emperor Goshirakawa.
付近は後白河法皇の居所であった法住寺殿の旧地であり、近隣には智積院、京都国立博物館、方広寺（大仏）、三十三間堂、新日吉神宮（いまひえじんぐう）、後白河法皇法住寺陵などがある。