In the north of the temple precinct are the Shin-den (emperor's residence) and Kyaku-den (guest hall) surrounded by the two pond-centered gardens named Yusei-en Garden and Joheki-en Garden.
境内北側には宸殿、客殿とそれらを囲む有清園、聚碧園と呼ばれる池泉回遊式庭園がある。