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Yoshikawa Shinmei Shrine

吉川神明社

Yoshikawa Shinmei-sha

Yoshikawa Shinmei Shrine is a local Shinmei shrine 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 Ise Grand Shrine, featuring simple yet elegant wooden construction that emphasizes purity and natural materials.

宗派
Shinmei
宗教
shinto
祭神
Amaterasu Omikami
祀られている神
Amaterasu Omikami
座標
34.7710572, 137.3599462

参拝のヒント

Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture typical of Shinmei shrines, which emphasizes natural materials and clean lines.

文化的背景

Shinmei shrines are characterized by their connection to Amaterasu Omikami and often feature architectural elements reminiscent of Ise Grand Shrine, including raised floors, thatched or cypress bark roofs, and the use of unpainted wood that weathers naturally over time.