| At first all shrines got offerings directly from the Jingikan; but because it took time to travel to shrines in distant districts, the Kokushi began to conduct offerings on behalf of the Jingikan, creating the distinction between Kanpeisha and Kokuheisha. |
当初は全て神祇官から直接奉幣を受けていたが、遠国の神社についてはそこへ行くまでに時間がかかることから、国司が代理で行うようになり、官幣社・国幣社の別ができた。 |