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 follows the tradition of shrines affiliated with Ise Grand Shrine, serving as a local place of worship for the imperial ancestral deity.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.1474363, 136.8557207
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic straight rooflines and minimal ornamentation typical of Shinmei-style shrine architecture.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are found throughout Japan as local manifestations of Ise Grand Shrine, allowing communities to worship Amaterasu Omikami without traveling to the distant sacred site in Mie Prefecture. These shrines often feature simple, elegant architecture reflecting the pure Shinto aesthetic.