Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. As a Shinmei-type shrine, it follows the architectural and ritual traditions associated with Ise Grand Shrine, typically featuring simple, elegant wooden structures that embody the essence of Shinto aesthetics.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.0723188, 137.2353041
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture and clean lines typical of Shinmei-style shrine buildings.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are found throughout Japan and serve as local branches of Ise Grand Shrine, maintaining the worship of Amaterasu Omikami in communities across the country. The name 'Shinmei' literally means 'divine brightness,' reflecting the solar nature of the principal deity.