While Tō-ji has survived (albeit rebuilt) into modern times, Sai-ji was burnt in 990 and 1233, then abandoned and never rebuilt.
Meskipun Tō-ji masih berdiri (mungkin dibangun lagi) sampai zaman modern, Sai-ji terbakar pada 990 dan 1233, kemudian dirubuhkan dan tak pernah dibangun ulang.