Aso clan
The Aso clan (阿蘇) is a Japanese clan associated with Aso Shrine. They descend from Kamuyaimimi. The clan were originally Kuni no miyatsuko but after the abolition of the role they took on a priestly role at Aso Shrine. They share this history with the Izumo clan of Izumo-taisha, the Owari clan of Atsuta Shrine, the Munakata clan of Munakata Taisha, and the Yamato clan of Ōyamato Shrine.
| Aso clan | |
|---|---|
Mon of the Aso clan | |
| Parent house | Imperial House of Japan Ō clan |
| Founder | Kamuyaimimi |
The Aso family were priests but also rose to power as a powerful samurai clan in the 11th century.
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