When Hoki-ji Temple was constructed, the complex had a similar layout to that of Saiin (Western Precinct) of Horyu-ji Temple with the Kondo (main hall of Buddhist temple) and the pagoda arranged side-by-side (east-west).
創建当時の法起寺の伽藍は、金堂と塔が左右（東西）に並び、法隆寺西院の伽藍配置と似る。