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 serve as local places of worship for the imperial ancestral deity.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 34.7483448, 137.4122574
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple architectural style often featuring natural wood construction without elaborate decoration.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines maintain a direct connection to Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred site in Shinto. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' reflecting the solar nature of Amaterasu Omikami.