Ichinomiya shrines of Japan
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The Ichinomiya shrines of Japan are the principal Shinto shrines historically designated as the most important in each old province, often serving as key religious and cultural centers for their regions.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
religious designation
ⓘ
system of Shinto shrines ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
old provinces of Japan
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provincial administrative system of Japan ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| criterionOfDesignation |
historical status
ⓘ
imperial or governmental recognition ⓘ importance within the province ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
repository of local myths and legends
ⓘ
symbol of provincial identity ⓘ venue for traditional performing arts ⓘ |
| definition | principal Shinto shrines historically designated as the most important in each old province of Japan ⓘ |
| etymology | the term Ichinomiya literally means first shrine ⓘ |
| function |
center of community rituals
ⓘ
focus of local pilgrimage ⓘ site of major provincial festivals ⓘ |
| governance | traditionally linked to provincial governors ⓘ |
| hasExample |
Atsuta Jingu in Aichi Prefecture
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Awa Shrine in Chiba Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Hirosaki’s Iwaki-san Shrine in Aomori Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Isonokami Jingu in Nara Prefecture ⓘ Izumo Taisha in Shimane Prefecture ⓘ Kashima Jingu in Ibaraki Prefecture ⓘ Katori Jingu in Chiba Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Keta Taisha in Ishikawa Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka Prefecture ⓘ Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kanagawa Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Usa Jingu in Oita Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRole |
provincial chief shrine
ⓘ
regional cultural center ⓘ regional religious center ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod |
Heian period
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
medieval Japan ⓘ |
| influenced |
development of local shrine networks
ⓘ
place names in Japan ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Japanese ⓘ |
| mayHave |
disputed identifications for some provinces
ⓘ
multiple candidate shrines within a single province ⓘ |
| modernStatus |
many are designated important cultural properties
ⓘ
many remain active pilgrimage destinations ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Engishiki shrine rankings
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Ninomiya shrines of Japan NERFINISHED ⓘ Sannomiya shrines of Japan ⓘ provincial temples of Japan ⓘ |
| religion | Shinto ⓘ |
| ritualAssociation | offerings for provincial peace and prosperity ⓘ |
| spatialPattern |
often situated on prominent natural sites such as hills or mountains
ⓘ
typically located near former provincial capitals ⓘ |
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