Shinmeisha is a Shinto shrine 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 shrines devoted to Amaterasu, often featuring simple, elegant wooden structures that emphasize purity and natural materials.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.4011628, 139.2924844
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture typical of Shinmei shrines, which emphasizes natural materials and clean lines.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are among the most sacred in Shinto, as they enshrine Amaterasu Omikami, considered the ancestral deity of the Japanese imperial family. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' reflecting the solar nature of the enshrined deity.