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Shinmeisha Shrine

神明社

Shinmeisha

Gifu

Shinmeisha is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. As a Shinmei shrine, it follows the architectural and ritual traditions associated with the worship of Amaterasu, typically featuring clean lines and natural materials in its construction.

宗派
Shinmei
宗教
shinto
祭神
Amaterasu Omikami
祀られている神
Amaterasu Omikami
座標
35.2441888, 136.9697084

参拝のヒント

Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture typical of Shinmei shrines, which emphasizes purity and natural beauty.

文化的背景

Shinmei shrines are directly connected to Ise Grand Shrine, Japan's most sacred Shinto site, and serve as local centers for the worship of Amaterasu Omikami. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' reflecting the solar nature of the principal deity.

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