A Study on Components of Surviving Shrines in the Central Three City in Tokyo

In this study, we investigated the effects of site area on the layout of facilities and ritual equipment at small shrines in the central three city of Tokyo. The conclusions are as follows: (1) the relocated shrines continue to exist while smaller area; (2) an area of 10 square meters or more guarantees the status of the shrine, while an area of less than 3 square meters is only minimally equipped.