Based on the second article of the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties, the precincts of Kiyomizu-dera Temple were additionally designated as a National Treasure along with the structure of the Hondo main hall on September 1, 1993.
文化財保護法第2条に基づき、建物とともに清水寺境内地も1993年9月1日付けで国宝に追加指定されている。