Shinmeisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. As a Shinmei shrine, it follows the architectural and ritual traditions associated with the worship of Amaterasu, often featuring clean, simple wooden construction typical of this shrine type.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.0793563, 136.6696502
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture and clean lines typical of Shinmei shrines dedicated to the sun goddess.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are found throughout Japan and represent one of the most important shrine classifications, directly connected to the imperial line through the worship of Amaterasu. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' referring to the radiant nature of the sun goddess.