Takahata Shinmeisha is a local Shinmei shrine in Gifu Prefecture 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 the worship of Amaterasu, typically featuring clean lines and natural materials in its construction.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.2372306, 136.8690943
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture typical of Shinmei shrines, which emphasizes natural beauty and spiritual purity.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are directly connected to Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred site in Shinto, and serve as local centers for worshipping the sun goddess Amaterasu throughout Japan.