In addition, it is known as one of the best tourist sites in Kyoto City along with Rokuon-ji Temple (or Kinkaku-ji Temple) and Arashiyama, and therefore many people visit the temple in all seasons.
鹿苑寺（金閣寺）、嵐山などと並ぶ京都市内でも有数の観光地で、季節を問わず多くの参詣者が訪れる。