Shinmei Shrine (Fukui)
神明神社
Fukui · Fukui-shi
Shinmei (Ise) General Blessings
Nishina Shinmei Shrine
仁科神明宮
/ Nishina Shinmei-gu
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
See details
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Nishina Shinmei-gu preserves the oldest surviving example of shinmei-zukuri architecture in Japan, the same style used at Ise Grand Shrine. While Ise rebuilds its shrines every 20 years (leaving no ancient structures), Nishina has maintained the practice of periodic rebuilding while also preserving older structures, giving visitors a rare opportunity to see what ancient Ise-style construction looked like. Designated a National Treasure, the main hall and middle gate date to the early Edo period but faithfully reproduce earlier architectural forms.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
Blessings
Shrine Network
Shinmei (Ise) Branch shrine
Did You Know?
💡
This is the only place in Japan where you can see an ancient shinmei-zukuri structure, the same architectural style used at Ise Grand Shrine.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
36.4811, 137.8594
Physical Address
1159 Yashiro Miyamoto, Omachi-shi, Nagano
長野県大町市社宮本1159
Historical Province
Shinano
Access
Shinano-Omachi Station (JR Oito Line)
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Bus
Bus or taxi, about 15 minutes
Best Times to Visit
autumn
Accessibility
Limited
Official Website
https://www.sinmeigu.jp/
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
Why This Shrine
Japan's oldest surviving Ise-style shrine architecture, a National Treasure that reveals what Ise Grand Shrine looked like in ancient times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Nishina Shinmei Shrine?
Nishina Shinmei-gu preserves the oldest surviving example of shinmei-zukuri architecture in Japan, the same style used at Ise Grand Shrine. While Ise rebuilds its shrines every 20 years (leaving no ancient structures), Nishina has maintained the practice of periodic rebuilding while also preserving older structures, giving visitors a rare opportunity to see what ancient Ise-style construction looked like. Designated a National Treasure, the main hall and middle gate date to the early Edo period but faithfully reproduce earlier architectural forms.
Where is Nishina Shinmei Shrine located?
Nishina Shinmei Shrine is located in Omachi-shi, Nagano. The full address is: 1159 Yashiro Miyamoto, Omachi-shi, Nagano.
What deities are enshrined at Nishina Shinmei Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Amaterasu Omikami.