Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto pantheon. As part of the Shinmei shrine network, it serves as a local place of worship connecting the community to the spiritual lineage of Ise Grand Shrine.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.4229338, 139.4784455
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden torii gate and clean architectural lines typical of Shinmei shrines.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are found throughout Japan and serve as branch shrines of Ise Grand Shrine, maintaining the worship of Amaterasu Omikami at the local level. These shrines often feature simple, elegant architecture reflecting the pure Shinto aesthetic.