Atsuta Shrine, Shinto shrine in Nagoya, Japan
Atsuta Jingu is a Shinto place of prayer in the Jingū 1-chōme district of southern Nagoya, surrounded by old trees and a wide park. The grounds hold several wooden halls in the Shinmei style with steep roofs, broad gates, and narrow pathways that run through dense forest, creating a quiet environment far from city traffic.
The founding took place during the reign of Emperor Keiko in the 1st or 2nd century, when the sacred sword was brought here. The site was destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in the 1950s using traditional techniques.
The name comes from the Japanese characters meaning "hot" and "field," pointing to the original landscape of the area. Today, locals come here to pray for protection, success, or health as they walk along gravel paths between the wooden buildings.
Three different stations offer access: Jingumae on the Meitetsu Line, Atsuta Jingu Nishi on the subway, and Atsuta via JR. The grounds are large, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time for a leisurely walk through the forest paths.
In the Kusanagi-kan museum, visitors can hold replicas of ceremonial swords alongside viewing historical blades. This hands-on display shows the weight and shape of weapons once used in the Japanese court.
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