Nishina Shinmei Shrine

Nishina Shinmei Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
See details
Horaires
Dawn to dusk

Vue d'ensemble

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.

Divinites venerees

primary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Shinmei (Ise) Branch shrine

A savoir

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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

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

36.4811, 137.8594

Physical Address

1159 Yashiro Miyamoto, Omachi-shi, Nagano

Province historique

Shinano

Acces

Shinano-Omachi Station (JR Oito Line)

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

Bus

Bus or taxi, about 15 minutes

Meilleure saison

autumn

Accessibilite

Limited

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

Japan's oldest surviving Ise-style shrine architecture, a National Treasure that reveals what Ise Grand Shrine looked like in ancient times.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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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.