Izumo-taisha designated an Imperial shrine under the State Shinto system
- When
- 1871
- Where
- Izumo-taisha
- Episodes
- 2
In 1871, Izumo-taisha was designated as an Imperial-associated shrine, marking its inclusion in the Meiji-era ranking system. This administrative change ended the hereditary control by the Izumo no Kuni no Miyatsuko families, as the government installed a new administrator. The designation placed the shrine in the first rank of government-supported shrines, reflecting the state's ideological use of Shinto traditions.
Episodes
- 1871 Designation
Izumo-taisha was designated as an Imperial-associated shrine, ending hereditary administration by the Izumo no Kuni no Miyatsuko families.
- Kanpei-taisha Status
Izumo-taisha held the rank of Kanpei-taisha, the first rank of government-supported shrines, from 1871 to 1946.
Background and detail
Administrative Change. Prior to 1871, the Izumo no Kuni no Miyatsuko families served as administrators of Izumo-taisha. The 1871 designation as an Imperial-associated shrine resulted in the government sending a new administrator, effectively ending the hereditary control of these families. This shift aligned the shrine with the state's bureaucratic structure, which managed shrine finances and training regimes.
Ranking System. From 1871 through 1946, Izumo-taisha was officially designated a Kanpei-taisha, meaning it stood in the first rank of government-supported shrines. This designation placed the shrine within the Meiji-era system of state support for shrines, under which the government exercised control of shrine finances and training regimes for priests.
People involved
- Izumo no Kuni no Miyatsuko families · Former administrators
- Government Administrator · New administrator sent in 1871
Sources
- Izumo-taisha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
- State Shinto Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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