A Shinmei shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto pantheon. As a Shinmei shrine, it follows the tradition of venerating the imperial ancestral deity.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 37.7575345, 140.4789267
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple architectural style typical of Shinmei shrines, often featuring clean lines and unpainted wood.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are among the most widespread shrine types in Japan, serving as local manifestations of Ise Grand Shrine's spiritual presence and maintaining the connection between local communities and the imperial lineage through Amaterasu worship.