In the Heian period, the temple came under the influence of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mt. Hiei like many other temples in Omi Province and was developed as a temple of the Tendai sect.
平安時代に入って近江国の多くの寺院と同様、比叡山延暦寺の勢力下に入り、天台寺院として発展したものと思われる。