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Atsuta Jingu 熱田神宮
Nagoya, Aichi · Open in Google Maps
Atsuta Jingū in Nagoya keeps Kusanagi no Tsurugi, the sacred sword that is one of the three imperial regalia. It is one of the most venerated shrines in Japan.
What to look for
- The sword is the one Susanoo found in the tail of the eight-headed serpent. It is never shown to the public.
- The grounds are a large wooded area in the middle of the city, with camphor trees that are centuries old.
- A section of earthen wall called "Nobunaga's wall" was donated by Oda Nobunaga in thanks for his victory at Okehazama.
Enshrined kami
- Atsuta-no-Ōkami 熱田大神
- Amaterasu 天照大御神
What people pray for here
Good fortune, success at work and protection from misfortune.
Etiquette
It is an easy stop on the way between Tokyo and Kyoto.
New to shrines? Read our short guide to shrine etiquette: purifying your hands, bowing and clapping, offerings, omamori and goshuin.