In 1871 Jiryo Agechi-rei (Decree Confiscating Temples' Estates) and Shidokin Haishi-rei (Decree Abolishing Offerings) were issued and the temples of the Ji sect experienced the biggest difficulties.
1871年、寺領上知令や祠堂金廃止令により、時宗寺院は窮地に陥る。