noun
commissioner of temples and shrines
Historical governmental position in the Edo shogunate, overseeing religious affairs and temple/shrine administration.
江戸時代、寺社奉行は寺社の管理や宗教政策を担当した。
In the Edo period, the commissioner of temples and shrines was responsible for managing temples and shrines and religious policy.
Compound of 寺社 (temples and shrines) and 奉行 (magistrate, commissioner), referring to the Edo-period official in charge of religious affairs.