On the top of the mountain, there are many TV towers for broadcasting to the Kansai region and Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park.

Mount Ikoma was an important object of worship for ancient Japanese people.

Pilgrims and visitors to the temple grew, as well as tourist-related inns and eating establishments.

After the Pacific War, the area below the temple developed into an active red-light and entertainment district.

Mount Ikoma has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall.