Yomei Shrine is a local Shinto shrine dedicated to prayers for longevity, health, and well-being. The name 'Yomei' literally means 'nourishing life' or 'sustaining life,' reflecting the shrine's primary spiritual focus on promoting vitality and extending healthy lifespan.
- Denomination
- Local tutelary shrine
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Deity of longevity and health
- Kami enshrined
- Deity of longevity and health
- Coordinates
- 34.4678241, 136.6903525
Visitor tip
Visit to pray for health and longevity, particularly popular among elderly visitors and those seeking recovery from illness.
Cultural notes
The shrine's name derives from the concept of 'yomei' (養命), which encompasses both physical health and spiritual vitality in Japanese traditional beliefs about longevity and life force.