From then on, the Shrine has been devotedly worshiped by the imperial family/imperial court, as the god protecting the imperial palace, the god of royal powers/water transport, that protect Urakimon located at south west of Kyoto, facing Mt. Hiei Enryaku-ji Temple, and visits by Emperors/ Retired Emperors/Monk Emperors to the Shrine amount to more than 250.
以来、京都の北東にある比叡山延暦寺と対峙して京都の南西の裏鬼門を守護する王城守護の神、王権・水運の神として皇室・朝廷より篤い信仰を受け、天皇・上皇・法皇などの行幸啓は250余を数える。