I had the opportunity to visit Atsuta Jingu, the sacred shrine of Nagoya.
If you ever visit Nagoya, one place you shouldn’t miss is Atsuta Jingu, an ancient shrine with a history of over 1,900 years. It is one of the most important shrines in Japan, as it enshrines Kusanagi no Tsurugi, one of the three sacred treasures of the Japanese imperial regalia.
The moment you step into the shrine grounds, you can feel the peaceful and serene atmosphere. Centuries-old trees surround the area, creating a calming environment. Despite being located in a bustling city, entering this place feels like stepping into another world.
Atsuta Shrine is deeply revered, especially among the Japanese, who often come here to pray for good fortune, protection, and success in life. The shrine features worship areas and a grand torii gate, a symbolic element of Shinto shrines.
I am truly delighted to have visited this remarkable place and to have experienced the beauty and deep cultural heritage of Japan.
A beautiful shrine located a ride away from Sakae area in front of Mitsukoshi. We visited it on a holiday- Japan Culture Day. Small kids dressed up in traditional costumes. There were a lot of people but not that crowded. The shrine is surrounded with trees and lush foliage. It also has a small Ginkgo corridor where family photos were taken. Small food stalls lined up on the path leading to the shrine. They gave the place a festive vibe.
Nov. 04, 2024
A must-visit in Nagoya🏯🌸It’s said that’s the Top3 prestigious Shrine⛩️in Japan; There’re introductions about Tokugawa Ieyasu, Oda Nobunaga, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who are significant figures in Japanese History🇯🇵 There’s even a wish place for Yang Guifei, who is the consort of King Tang Minghuang from Tang Dynasty, China🇨🇳 As well as a thousand years-old spiritual Tree which was planted by Master Monk Kūkai🌊 Full of cultures in that Shrine⛩️ highly recommend👍
Probably one of the oldest places I have ever visited in my life. Was an experience to feel how old this place is and the significance this place is to Japanese 🇯🇵 history and spirituality.
It’s free to come in and it is close to the subway station. Great to see trees that are thousands of years old. Make sure to check out the Nobugana wall as well. It is said that this is where they house the sacred sword Kusanagi, one of the three sacred treasures of Japan. You be the judge of it as nobody can actually see these treasures and they are locked up away not to be seen.
The Atsuta-jingu Shrine reminds me of the Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo, albeit on a much smaller scale (which also means it's easier to walk around!)
There's a nice pond where people and families can sit and rest while eating. It's simple, but can also be a nice quiet walk when not crowded.
