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 branch of the Ise Grand Shrine tradition, providing the community with a place to worship the imperial ancestral deity.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.1580189, 136.8394462
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture and clean lines typical of Shinmei shrines.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are characterized by their connection to Ise Grand Shrine and typically feature simple, elegant architecture reflecting the pure Shinto aesthetic. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' referring to Amaterasu's role as the sun goddess.