Further, he reconstructed Konpon-chudo Hall, which was a small hall when it was initially constructed by Saicho, as a magnificent hall and laid the foundations of Mt. Hiei's garan (ensemble of temple buildings).
また、最澄の創建当初は小規模な堂だった根本中堂を壮大な堂として再建し、比叡山の伽藍の基礎をつくった。