Zengo Shinmeisha is a Shinmei shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami. As a Shinmei shrine, it follows the architectural and ritual traditions associated with the worship of Japan's most revered Shinto deity, maintaining the pure and austere aesthetic characteristic of shrines dedicated to the imperial ancestral kami.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.057736, 136.992299
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple torii and clean architectural lines typical of Shinmei shrines dedicated to the sun goddess.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are distinguished by their simple, unadorned architecture that reflects the sacred purity associated with Amaterasu Omikami. These shrines often serve as local centers for imperial reverence and agricultural prayers, as Amaterasu governs both the sun and the prosperity of the land.