A Shinmei shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. Shinmei shrines are characterized by their dedication to Amaterasu and often feature simple, elegant architectural styles that reflect the sacred nature of the sun goddess.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.2580031, 136.8091761
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple architectural style and clean lines typical of Shinmei shrines.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines form one of the most important categories of Shinto shrines, with Ise Grand Shrine being the head shrine of this denomination. These shrines maintain a direct spiritual connection to the imperial line through their dedication to Amaterasu Omikami.