Shinmei Shrine is a common name for Shinto shrines dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. These shrines are found throughout Japan and typically follow the architectural style and ritual practices associated with Ise Grand Shrine.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 34.6772512, 137.0059046
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple, clean architectural lines typical of Shinmei-style shrine buildings.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are considered branches of Ise Grand Shrine and maintain the tradition of worshipping Amaterasu as the ancestral deity of the imperial family and the Japanese people. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' referring to the radiant nature of the sun goddess.