The complex spans lower, middle, and upper precincts on the mountain. Visitors encounter the grand Sanbō-in sub-temple with Momoyama-era architecture and gardens, the Kondō (Main Hall), the five-story pagoda, and the vermilion Bentendō by a pond. A steep trail leads to the Kami-Daigo upper precinct with early halls and mountain worship sites. The temple museum preserves an extensive collection of sculptures, mandalas, and documents, including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties.

Daigo-ji’s principal image is Yakushi Nyorai, enshrined as a hibutsu (hidden Buddha), reflecting Shingon esoteric worship. The temple is the 11th stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, linking it to a wider devotional route across western Japan. Seasonal rituals, Buddhist ceremonies, and historical associations position Daigo-ji as a key locus of religious practice and cultural heritage in Kyoto.