| Toya or Tonin (heads) who had the responsibility for the preparation of rituals was decided in order of age, family status, or admittance to Miyaza and by drawing lots (Sometimes, Shinto priest served concurrently as Toya). |
祭祀の準備の責任者となる頭屋（当屋・頭人）を年齢や家順・座入順・籤引などで決定する（神主が兼務する例もある）。 |