Yakushi-do of Buraku-ji is located in Ohtoyo-cho in Kochi Prefecture. The main hall of the Buddhist temple was rebuilt in the 1^<st> year of the Ninpyo Era and underwent major repairs during the Tensho Era. This study reviews repairs that were undertaken in the 43^<rd> year of the Meiji Era according to the Ancient Shrines and Temples Preservation Act and reports and documents compiled by Dr. Minoru Ohka. Restoration efforts under the guidance of Dr. Shunichi Amanuma focused on restoration of the external appearance and attempted to restore the original style of the structure. However, this study shows that the restoration efforts included structural reinforcement the roof truss in the attic but efforts were taken to maintain the original Ninpyo Era appearance of the building exterior.
