Kantō Jūhachi Danrin
In the early Edo period Chion-in was considered to be one of the most notable temples of Jōdo-shū, though, its official status in the religious sect remained unclear. In 1597 ("Keichō" 2) Sonshō of Chion-in enacted consisting of five articles, which established the system of . In July 24th 1615 ("Genna Gannen") Tokugawa shogunate issued consisting of thirty five articles, which had been originally suggested by of Zōjō-ji. The management system of the sect was established, in which Chion-in was recognized as "Monzeki" and Zōjō-ji as "Sōroku-jo". "Kantō Jūhachi Danrin" were  designated under the law, and it was also stipulated that important issues regarding the sect were to be discussed at the meeting of "danrin" and that the priests were to be trained only at "danrin". List of Kantō Jūhachi Danrin. All of eighteen temples that were recognized as "Kantō Jūhachi Danrin" are listed below. Musashi Province Sagami Province Shimōsa Province Kōzuke Province Hitachi Province