It was dissolved in 1946 with the formation of the religious corporation, which became one of the predecessor organizations of the Association of Shinto Shrines.
The office was located in Office of Japanese Classics Research (Iidacho, Kojimachi-ku; Wakagi-cho, Shibuya-ku since 1923), but in 1932, through the efforts of Chairman Sen'yuki Egi and others, it was relocated to Tokyo City Shibuya Ward, and moved there.
There were 15 directors (including 1 president and 2 vice-presidents) and 3 auditors, and the councilors, who were the voting body, were from each of the prefectures, Korea, Taiwan, Sakhalin, and Kwantung Leased Territory.
Its activities include research and study of matters related to shrines, educational facilities necessary for the cultivation of the concept of kokutai and the idea of respect for the gods, training of priests, awards, mutual aid, etc.
Subsequently, a fund was built up with contributions from local priesthood organizations and leading shrines, and in 1926, the foundation was established.