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1871 Designation
- When
- 1871
- Where
- Izumo-taisha
Izumo-taisha was designated as an Imperial-associated shrine, ending hereditary administration by the Izumo no Kuni no Miyatsuko families.
In 1871, the government designated Izumo-taisha as an Imperial-associated shrine. This action resulted in the removal of the Izumo no Kuni no Miyatsuko families from their role as administrators. A new government administrator was sent to manage the shrine, aligning it with the state's control over shrine finances and training.
Sources
- Izumo-taisha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
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