Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. As indicated by its name 'Shinmei,' this shrine is affiliated with the Ise Grand Shrine system and serves as a local center for worship of the imperial ancestor deity.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.1475205, 136.8616124
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic clean, simple architectural style typical of shrines dedicated to Amaterasu.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are found throughout Japan as branch shrines of Ise Grand Shrine, maintaining the tradition of worshipping Amaterasu Omikami at the local level. These shrines often feature simple, elegant architecture characteristic of Ise shrine style.