Shikinai Taisha
Shikinai Taisha is a term used to refer to a list of 492 shrine in the Engishiki Jinmyocho listed as Taisha
The term became more strict in the Empire of Japan. In the past, simply speaking of Ōyashiro (Kunyomi of Taisha) generally meant Izumo Taisha (Izumo City , Shimane Prefecture). After the war, many shrines with the rank of taisha, such as the former Kanpei Taisha and the former Kokupei Taisha Shrine, called themselves taisha. An example is shown below.
Shikinai Taisha[edit]
Shikinai Taisha (式内大社) are shrines that are listed in volumes 9 and 10 of the "Engishiki" as Shinto shrines, also known as Shikinaisha, that are ranked as major shrines. There are 492 of these shrines listed. This category includes both the historical shrines and their modern equivalents. However, shrines that are designated as "Myojin Taisha" are not included in this category.
See the category Shikinai Taisha for a list of such Taisha not also listed as Myojin Taisha
List of Taisha[edit]
Prior to World War II only two shrines were called Taisha: Izumo-taisha and Kumano Taisha, but after the war many historical taishas changed their names back to Taisha. Here is the list of such shrines. Shikinai Taisha are not included because of how large the list would be
| Current shrine name | Former shrine name | Final corporate rank | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prewar | ||||
| Izumo-taisha | Izumo Taisha Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture | prewar |
| Kumano Taisha | Kumano Taisha Shrine | Kokuhei Taisha | Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture | prewar |
| Postwar | ||||
| Mishima Taisha | Mishima Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture | postwar |
| Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha | Sengen Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture | postwar |
| Suwa-taisha | Suwa Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture | postwar |
| Keta Taisha | Keta Shrine | Kokuhei Taisha | Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture | postwar |
| Nangū Taisha | Nangu Shrine | Kokuhei Taisha | Tarui Town, Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture | postwar |
| Tado Taisha | Tado Shrine | Kokuhei Taisha | Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture | postwar |
| Taga-taisha | Taga Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Taga Town, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture | postwar |
| Takebe taisha | Takebe Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture | postwar |
| Hiyoshi Taisha | Hiyoshi Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture | postwar |
| Kasuga-taisha | Kasuga Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Nara City, Nara Prefecture | postwar |
| Tatsuta Taisha | Tatsuta Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Misato Town, Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture | postwar |
| Hirose Taisha | Hirose Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Kawai Town, Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture | postwar |
| Fushimi Inari-taisha | Inari Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Fushimi Ward , Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture | postwar |
| Matsunoo Taisha | Matsuo Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City , Kyoto Prefecture | postwar |
| Umenomiya Taisha | Umenomiya Shrine | Kanpei Chusha | Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City , Kyoto Prefecture | postwar |
| Sumiyoshi-taisha | Sumiyoshi Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture | postwar |
| Ōtori taisha | Otori Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Nishi Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture | postwar |
| Kumano Hongū Taisha | Kumanoimasu Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture | postwar |
| Kumano Hayatama Taisha | Kumano Hayatama Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture | postwar |
| Kumano Nachi Taisha | Kumano Nachi Shrine | Kanpei Chusha | Nachikatsuura Town, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture | postwar |
| Munakata Taisha | Munakata Shrine | Kanpei Taisha | Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture | postwar |
| Kōra taisha | Kora Shrine | Kokuhei Taisha | Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture | postwar |
Former Taisha[edit]
There are some shrines which used to call themselves Taisha but not anymore. All of them were ranked as Kanpei-Taisha or the highest rank in the Shakaku
- Hikawa Shrine (Saitama) - The word "Hikawa Taisha" appears on the bag of votive offerings.
- Hirano Shrine - There used to be a sign that said "Hirano Taisha" on the gate.
- Hiraoka Shrine - A sign that reads "Hiraoka Taisha" is still present in front of the old station of Hiraoka.
- Ikoma Shrine - Generally referred to as "Omamazu Ikoma Shrine".
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