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Miyamoto, Omi Village, Higashichikuma District

Shinmei Shrine in Omi Village

The Shinmei Shrine in Omi Village is a guardian shrine of the Ise Jingu Naiku, said to have existed since the Heian period along with the Shinmei Shrines of Nishina, Yahara, and Aida.
The shrine features a large stone Shinmei torii at the village center, with a path extending towards the shrine grove.

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

Entering the shrine grounds, a stage is built on the left, and further ahead is the kagura hall, both designated as important cultural properties.
The stage was reportedly used for plays after the war.

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

The main hall is located at a slightly elevated area after climbing stone steps.
It features a gabled roof with a simple structure, devoid of carvings or color.
The gabled roof has a curve, creating an austere appearance.

Shinmei Shrine

The shrine building is a copper-roofed Shinmei-zukuri structure, with distinct features such as caged beams and Chigi and Katsuogi on the roof.
It has wooden barriers on three sides, similar to the Nishina Shinmei Shrine.

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

A temporary shrine, used when relocating the main shrine, is located west of the main shrine and has a simple wooden structure without decorative elements.
It is rare in the prefecture for a temporary shrine to be built independently.

LocationMiyamoto, Omi Village, Higashichikuma District
WebsiteNone
DeityAmaterasu Omikami
Main HallNational Important Cultural Property
Jokyo 1 (1684) Mune Fuda copy
CarpenterYoshimura Kan no jo
Architectural StyleKeta span 3 Ken, beam span 2 Ken, Shinmei-zukuri, copper-roofed, one building
Temporary HallNational Important Cultural Property
Horeki 10 (1760) Mune Fuda copy
Architectural StyleKeta span 3 Ken, beam span 2 Ken, Shinmei-zukuri, copper-roofed, one building
Worship HallNational Important Cultural Property
Tenpo 11 (1840)
Kagura HallNational Important Cultural Property
Genroku 11 (1698)
StageNational Important Cultural Property
Tenmei 3 (1783)

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