Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Japanese imperial family. As a Shinmei shrine, it follows the architectural and ritual traditions associated with Ise Grand Shrine, emphasizing purification and reverence for the solar deity.
- 宗派
- Shinmei
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Amaterasu Omikami
- 祀られている神
- Amaterasu Omikami
- 座標
- 35.2580988, 136.651029
参拝のヒント
Visit during sunrise or sunset to experience the shrine's connection to solar worship.
文化的背景
Shinmei shrines are characterized by their connection to Amaterasu and often feature clean, simple architectural lines reminiscent of Ise Grand Shrine. They serve as local centers for worship of the sun goddess throughout Japan.