Noba Shinmei Shrine is a local Shinto shrine in Kanagawa 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, featuring the characteristic simple wooden construction typical of this shrine classification.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.3918206, 139.5713985
Visitor tip
Look for the simple, unadorned wooden architecture characteristic of Shinmei shrines, which reflects the pure and sacred nature of Amaterasu worship.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are directly connected to the Ise Grand Shrine tradition and serve as local centers for the worship of Amaterasu Omikami. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' reflecting the solar nature of the principal deity.