An examination of historical sources on Zentsuji-temple reveals the following things about the construction of the temple in the early and middle 13th century : ・ Until the late 12th century, it was almost impossible to repair or construct the architectures in Zentsuji-temple by themselves because of the obstruction by Toji-temple which managed Zentsuji-temple, or by Kokuga, local government. ・ But in the early 13th century, the construction of the Kodo-hall and the Jogyodo-hall was achieved by Shingon, a priest of Toji-temple. ・ And in the middle 13th century, the construction in Zentsuji-temple became to be carried out by themselves through Kanjin (a method of gathering contributions) , and so on.
