Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto pantheon. As a Shinmei shrine, it follows the architectural and ritual traditions associated with Ise Grand Shrine, featuring simple wooden construction and regular ritual purification ceremonies.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.1358545, 136.8803083
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture typical of Shinmei shrines, which emphasizes natural materials and clean design.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are found throughout Japan and serve as local centers for worship of Amaterasu Omikami. They typically maintain the pure architectural style of Ise Shrine, emphasizing natural materials and clean lines that reflect Shinto aesthetic principles of purity and harmony with nature.