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Shinmei Shrine

神明神社

Shinmei Jinja

Kanagawa

Shinmei Shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. As with other Shinmei shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a regional branch of Ise Grand Shrine, maintaining the worship of the imperial ancestral deity and embodying the connection between the local community and Japan's most sacred religious site.

宗派
Shinmei
宗教
shinto
祭神
Amaterasu Omikami
祀られている神
Amaterasu Omikami
座標
35.4240795, 139.3358272

参拝のヒント

Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture typical of Shinmei shrines, which reflects the sacred architectural style of Ise Grand Shrine.

文化的背景

Shinmei shrines are characterized by their architectural style derived from Ise Grand Shrine, featuring simple, elegant wooden structures that emphasize purity and natural materials. These shrines play an important role in preserving the connection between local communities and the imperial lineage through the worship of Amaterasu.

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