In 1897, when the Law for Preserving Old Temples and Shrines, the predecessor of The Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties, was issued, the temples and pagoda of Kofuku-ji Temple were renovated and the appearance of the temple has been continuously gradually improved.
1897年（明治30年）、文化財保護法の前身である「古社寺保存法」が公布されると、興福寺の諸堂塔も修理が行われ、徐々に寺観が整備されて現代に至っている。