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Shinmei Shrine

神明社

Shinmeisha

Gifu

Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto pantheon. As part of the Shinmei shrine network, it serves as a local branch of the Ise Grand Shrine tradition, providing the community with a place to worship 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
35.1580189, 136.8394462

参拝のヒント

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

文化的背景

Shinmei shrines are characterized by their connection to Ise Grand Shrine and typically feature simple, elegant architecture reflecting the pure Shinto aesthetic. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' referring to Amaterasu's role as the sun goddess.

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