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Shinmei Shrine

神明社

Shinmei-sha

Gifu

Shinmei-sha is a type of Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. These shrines are found throughout Japan and serve as local branches of the Grand Shrine of Ise, maintaining the worship of the imperial ancestral deity in communities across the country.

宗派
Shinmei
宗教
shinto
祭神
Amaterasu Omikami
祀られている神
Amaterasu Omikami
座標
35.1336064, 136.8360153

参拝のヒント

Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture and clean lines typical of Shinmei shrine design.

文化的背景

Shinmei shrines are characterized by their connection to Ise Grand Shrine and often feature simple, elegant architecture reflecting the pure Shinto aesthetic. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' referring to the radiant nature of Amaterasu.

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