Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Japanese pantheon. As indicated by its name 'Shinmei,' this shrine follows the tradition of Ise Shrine worship, serving as a local branch shrine that venerates the same primary deity enshrined at Ise Grand Shrine.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.1938115, 136.8712632
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple architectural style typical of Shinmei shrines, which follows the ancient Shinmei-zukuri design tradition.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines represent the widespread veneration of Amaterasu throughout Japan, connecting local communities to the imperial line and national identity through worship of the sun goddess.