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Shinmei Shrine

神明社

Shinmei-sha

Shinmei Shrine is a common name for Shinto shrines dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. These shrines are found throughout Japan and serve as local places of worship for the imperial ancestral deity.

宗派
Shinmei
宗教
shinto
祭神
Amaterasu Omikami
祀られている神
Amaterasu Omikami
座標
34.7483448, 137.4122574

参拝のヒント

Look for the characteristic simple architectural style often featuring natural wood construction without elaborate decoration.

文化的背景

Shinmei shrines maintain a direct connection to Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred site in Shinto. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' reflecting the solar nature of Amaterasu Omikami.