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Shinmei Shrine

神明社

Shinmei-sha

Gifu

Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. As indicated by its name, this shrine follows the Shinmei tradition of venerating the solar deity who is considered the ancestral kami of the Japanese imperial family.

宗派
Shinmei
宗教
shinto
祭神
Amaterasu Omikami
祀られている神
Amaterasu Omikami
座標
35.1960149, 136.8429928

参拝のヒント

Look for the distinctive architectural style typical of Shinmei shrines, which may include clean lines and natural wood construction.

文化的背景

Shinmei shrines are characterized by their dedication to Amaterasu Omikami and often feature architectural elements reminiscent of Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred Shinmei shrine in Japan. These shrines serve as local centers for worshipping the sun goddess.

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