Mitamaya
Later on, the mitamaya became a symbol of high status and was mainly established for Japanese nobles, military heroes, and other respected individuals. This practice became more widespread during the Edo period. As part of the Kokugaku movement, it became more common for ordinary households to erect mitamaya altars. These altars played a central role in Shinto funeral rituals known as "shinsōsai" (神葬祭).