Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. Shinmei shrines are characterized by their dedication to Amaterasu and often feature simple, elegant architecture reflecting the ancient traditions of Ise Grand Shrine.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.3630424, 139.4469206
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture and clean lines typical of Shinmei shrine design.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are closely associated with Ise Grand Shrine and maintain the ancient traditions of sun worship. They typically feature clean architectural lines and are considered among the most sacred types of Shinto shrines due to their connection to Amaterasu, the ancestral deity of the imperial family.