Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto pantheon. Shinmei shrines are found throughout Japan and serve as local branches of Ise Grand Shrine, maintaining the worship of the imperial ancestral deity at the community level.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.1364796, 136.85885
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive clean architectural lines typical of Shinmei shrine design, which reflects the sacred aesthetic of Ise Grand Shrine.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines form part of the extensive network of shrines connected to Ise Grand Shrine, helping to spread the worship of Amaterasu throughout Japan. These shrines often feature the characteristic architectural elements associated with Ise Shrine, emphasizing purity and simplicity in design.