Shinmei Shrine is a local Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto pantheon. As a Shinmei-type shrine, it follows the traditional architectural and ritual practices associated with the worship of Amaterasu, maintaining the spiritual connection between the local community and Japan's most revered deity.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.1390101, 136.8428904
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple, clean architectural style typical of Shinmei shrines, which emphasizes purity and natural materials.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are found throughout Japan as local manifestations of Ise Grand Shrine, bringing the worship of Amaterasu to communities nationwide. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' reflecting the solar nature of the enshrined deity.