While that might have some effect, my understanding is that it predates that by hundreds of years. For example, they regularly tear down and rebuild some struc

While that might have some effect, my understanding is that it predates that by hundreds of years. For example, they regularly tear down and rebuild some structures of historical significance.[1] 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ise_Grand_Shrine#Rebuilding_the_Shrine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ise_Grand_Shrine#Rebuilding_th...