In ancient times most local development efforts were carried out by temples and shrines, and among such shrines, the focus was on entertainment, religious festivals, and Shinto rituals; their efforts were not limited only to building temples and shrines, but also extended to firming up societal infrastructure as well.
地域振興の中心は古くは寺社であり、その中心にある神社が興行や縁日や神事を行い、「寺社普請」だけでなく地域の社会基盤整備としての普請も担った。