Abstract
This paper discusses the Zousakukata, an organization at Kamowakeikazuchi Shrine in charge of the judgment on architectural applications in the Kamigamo district. Based on diaries kept at the shrine, the following four points became clear: 1. The Zousakukata was established in 1736. 2, At first, the Zousakukata consists of four priests and by 1742, it was reduced to three priests. 3. The Zousakukata was established because it was needed to deal with a request by a magistrate's office. 4. The Zousakukata examined the site location, made an architectural application to a magistrate's office, submitted it to the office and stood by during the investigation by the office.
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