Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto pantheon. As part of the Shinmei shrine network, it serves as a local center for worship of the solar deity and maintains the traditional architectural style associated with Ise Shrine.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.2850519, 136.8766537
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden torii and unadorned shrine buildings typical of Shinmei shrine architecture.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are local manifestations of Ise Jingu, Japan's most sacred Shinto site. They typically feature simple, unadorned wooden architecture that emphasizes purity and natural materials, reflecting the aesthetic principles of Ise Shrine.