Shinmeisha Shrine

What it is

• A historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the primary deity Amaterasu Omikami.
• The site includes an outer shrine known as Toyouke Daijingu.
• Tokugawa Ieyasu ordered the construction of the original shrine buildings in 1590.
• The main shrine was moved to this current location in 1619.

What to see

• The main hall is constructed in the traditional Shinmei-zukuri architectural style.
• Twelve shrine buildings that underwent a major renovation in 1998.
• A vast grounds covering approximately 20,000 square meters.
• Half of the shrine land is preserved as a designated protected forest.

When to go

• The annual grand festival takes place on the third Saturday of August.

Getting there

• The shrine is a ten-minute walk from Tennocho Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.