Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. As a Shinmei shrine, it follows the tradition of venerating the solar deity who is considered the ancestral goddess of the imperial family.
- 宗派
- Shinmei
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Amaterasu Omikami
- 祀られている神
- Amaterasu Omikami
- 座標
- 33.5360155, 135.7437643
参拝のヒント
Look for the characteristic simple architectural style typical of Shinmei shrines, which often reflects the ancient design traditions associated with Ise Grand Shrine.
文化的背景
Shinmei shrines are among the most widespread shrine types in Japan, all dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness' in reference to the sun goddess's radiant nature.