A Shinmei shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and highest deity in the Shinto pantheon. Shinmei shrines are characterized by their connection to Ise Grand Shrine and typically feature simple, elegant architecture reflecting ancient Japanese building traditions.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.1449524, 136.8409933
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture and clean lines typical of Shinmei shrine design.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines serve as local branches of Ise Grand Shrine, Japan's most sacred Shinto site. They maintain the spiritual connection between local communities and Amaterasu Omikami, considered the ancestral deity of the Japanese imperial family.