Shinmei Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal 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, geometric wooden structures reminiscent of Ise Grand Shrine's style.
- Denomination
- Shinmei
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 35.3893445, 136.5902207
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic simple wooden architecture with clean lines that is typical of Shinmei shrines dedicated to the sun goddess.
Cultural notes
Shinmei shrines are found throughout Japan and serve as local centers for the worship of Amaterasu Omikami. They often maintain the pure, unadorned architectural style that emphasizes natural wood and geometric simplicity, reflecting the sacred nature of the sun goddess.