It was discussed whether to store the murals in the Kondo as before or to remove and replace them in different place, however, the latter was opposed by the Horyu-ji Temple side for religious reason and so the decision could not be easily reached.
壁画を従来どおり金堂内で保存する方法と、取り外して別途保存する方法とが検討されたが、壁画の取り外しについては寺側が信仰上の理由から反対し、結論はなかなか出なかった。