Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto pantheon. As part of the widespread Shinmei shrine network, it serves as a local center for worship of the imperial ancestral deity.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 37.5474835, 139.9762129
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic clean, unadorned architectural style typical of Shinmei shrines.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are found throughout Japan and represent one of the most common shrine types, all dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami. They often feature simple, elegant architecture reminiscent of Ise Grand Shrine's style.