The whole process is both painstaking and expensive, and the democratization of the imperial institutions since the emperor renounced his divinity means the shrines (rather than the state) must now foot the bill.
The state used to be responsible for shrine upkeep costs.
Japanese taxes pay for upkeep of the shrines.
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