In 1615 Jodoshu hatto was established as one of the rules of Jiin shohatto, in which Chion-in was recognized as the head temple, and Zojo-ji Temple was given the name of Daihonzan and Sorokusho (a government office of religion) was founded there although it had a lower position than Chion-in.
元和(日本)元年（1615年）に寺院諸法度の一環として浄土宗法度が制定され、知恩院が門跡寺院・第一位の本山とされ、増上寺はこれより下位に置かれたものの、「大本山」の称号と宗務行政官庁である「総録所」が設置された。