In the event that the Guji, who had previously served for extended period and showed an outstanding achievement in Shinto, retires, he will be given a title as an honorary chief priest based on the recommendation of the next Guji.
長年神職を務め、神道への功績の顕著な者が神職を引退した場合、後任宮司からの推薦に基づいて名誉宮司の称号が与えられる。