Shinmeisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. As a Shinmei shrine, it follows the architectural and ritual traditions associated with Ise Grand Shrine, featuring characteristic straight lines and natural materials in its construction.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 34.857798, 137.4493354
Visitor tip
Bow twice, clap twice, and bow once when praying at the main hall to follow proper shrine etiquette.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are directly connected to the worship of Amaterasu and often serve as regional representations of Ise Grand Shrine's spiritual authority. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' reflecting the solar nature of the enshrined deity.