Shinmeisha is a Shinto 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 sacred simplicity in its design.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.1355899, 136.8109522
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture and sacred mirror (shintai) that represents the presence of Amaterasu.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are found throughout Japan and represent one of the most important shrine classifications, all tracing their spiritual lineage to Ise Grand Shrine. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' reflecting the solar nature of the principal deity.