Monks engaged in kanjin would tour the countryside, carrying with them a book called Kanjin cho (described below) and collecting contributions by offering Isshi Hansen (a piece of paper for a half-mon (currency) meaning very little) at the feet of bridges or in front of temple gates.
勧進をおこなう者は、勧進帳（後述）をたずさえて諸国を遍歴したり、橋のたもとや寺社の門前、関所などで「一紙半銭」の寄付を募った。