神明神社

Japanese Name神明神社
PrefectureGunma
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityTenjin
Coordinates35.9634602, 139.5846755

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

The Gunma Shrine of God's Light is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Japan, dedicated to the worship of the kami of light and fertility. The shrine is known for its serene natural surroundings and traditional architecture, which reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region. With a history dating back to the Edo period, the Gunma Shrine has become an important pilgrimage site for those seeking blessings and protection.

Cultural Significance

The shrine's architecture is inspired by traditional Edo-period styles, with a distinctive tatami-matted shrine hall and a beautiful garden featuring a variety of native plants and trees. The shrine is also famous for its annual spring festival, which honors the god of light and fertility and features traditional Shinto dances and rituals.

Enshrined Deities

Tenjin

Location

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Browse shrines by prefecture

Jump to Shinto shrines across Japan — 108 prefectures in our directory.

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play