Shinmei Shrine

Overview

Shinmei Shrine stands in the Hōei area of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, and enshrines Amaterasu Omikami. Known locally by the nickname 'Oshinme-san,' it formerly held the rank of kensha (prefectural shrine) and is now designated a beppyo shrine under the Association of Shinto Shrines.

Highlights

• ●A history said to date back to its founding in 924
• ●A shinmei-zukuri main hall enshrining Amaterasu Omikami
• ●Affectionately known by the local nickname 'Oshinme-san'
• ●The status of a beppyo shrine under the Association of Shinto Shrines

History

The shrine is said to have been founded in 924, and it has stood on this site in Fukui for over a thousand years since. Under the modern shrine ranking system it was classified as a kensha, and today it holds the status of a beppyo shrine within the Association of Shinto Shrines.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Visit Shinmei Shrine in the Hōei area of Fukui City
2. 2Pay respects at the shinmei-zukuri main hall enshrining Amaterasu Omikami
3. 3Walk the grounds while learning of the origins behind the nickname 'Oshinme-san'
4. 4Learn about its historical standing as a former kensha and current beppyo shrine

Did you know?

💡 The shrine has long been affectionately known locally as 'Oshinme-san.' Its main hall is built in the shinmei-zukuri style associated with Ise Grand Shrine, echoing its connection to the enshrined deity Amaterasu Omikami.

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