Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto pantheon. As part of the Shinmei shrine network, it serves as a local center for worship of the imperial ancestral deity.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.3862857, 139.2800924
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic clean, unadorned architecture typical of Shinmei shrines that emphasizes spiritual purity.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami and are closely connected to the imperial family lineage. They often feature simple, austere architectural styles reflecting the pure and sacred nature of sun worship in Shinto tradition.