| 478 | Earliest known Shinto shrines |
|---|---|
| 625 | Establishment of the Ise Shrine, one of Shinto's holiest places |
| 1725 | Isida Baigan founds the Shingaku religion, based on Shinto, Buddhist and Confucian elements |
| 1900 | Shintoism reinstated in Japan as part of an effort to limit Buddhist influence |
| 1945 | Following World War II, Shintoism is banned in Japan |
Just the facts on religion.