Goshirakawa was a contributor to Onjo-ji Temple from early in his life and took the position of gegosha (non-ordained protector); Enryaku-ji Temple soon came into conflict with Onjo-ji Temple because of discontent with Gosirakawa's actions.
後白河は園城寺に早くから帰信して外護者としての立場をとったため、園城寺と対立する延暦寺は後白河の寺院政策に不満を抱いていた。