Abstract
In this paper, a study has been performed on the ways to collect funds necessary for constructions and repairs of the minor temples and shrines in late 18th century, such as Kasuga-jinja, Mitake-jinja and Myoukou-in in Musashi-koku Tama-gouri, as described in Nanushi Yoshino's records. The constructions and repairs of temples and shrines seem to had required assistances from neighboring villages. However, concerning the above examples, when studied in detail, it is revealed that Nanushi and his followers had procured all the necessary costs by organizing the properties managed by the village, and the funds and labors offerred by the villagers.
