西之口神明社

Nishinokuchi Shinmei Shrine

Japanese Name西之口神明社
English NameNishinokuchi Shinmei Shrine
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityAmaterasu Omikami
TypeShinmei Shrine
Coordinates34.9278249, 136.8249449

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About this Shrine

A Shinmei shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto pantheon. Like other Shinmei shrines, it serves as a local branch of the Ise Grand Shrine tradition, providing worship access to the imperial ancestral deity for the local community.

Cultural Significance

Shinmei shrines are characterized by their architectural style derived from Ise Grand Shrine, featuring simple, unadorned wooden structures that emphasize purity and natural materials. These shrines maintain the ancient tradition of venerating Amaterasu as both the sun deity and mythical ancestor of the Japanese imperial line.

Enshrined Deities

Amaterasu Omikami

Location

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