Shinto sects and schools
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Shinto shrines
schools and sects, outbranching from the original Ko-Shintō (ancient Shintō) since Buddhism was introduced into Japan in the sixth century.[1]
Early period schools and groupsThe main Shinto schools with traditions traceable to early periods, according to authoritative published records are: Bukka Shintō
Present Shinto Sects
Shintō-derived religious movements
Other sects and schoolsThere may be some Shinto schools and sects, that even having a structure and followers, are not included in authoritative publications. This may be because of their small size and influence, fairly unknown presence or practices, or because those schools are new branches from older schools and still considered within their structure. Notes
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