熱田神宮
1-1-1 Jingu, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Atsuta Shrine, known for enshrining the sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi, is considered the third most important Shinto shrine after Ise Grand Shrine.
It is also known for Oda Nobunaga's prayer for victory before the Battle of Okehazama in 1560.
According to legend, the shrine's history began in 113 AD when the sword was enshrined here by Miyasu-hime after Yamato Takeru's death in Ise.
Though the Kusanagi Sword, one of the Three Sacred Treasures, is said to be permanently housed at Atsuta Shrine, it was temporarily relocated to Minashi Shrine in Hida immediately after World War II.
The original shrine buildings were constructed in the Owari-zukuri style, unique to the Owari region and seen at Tsushima and Masumida Shrines.
A new shrine building was constructed in the Shinmei-zukuri style in 1893, but it was destroyed during the war, and the current structure dates from 1955.
Amidst the busy city with many cars, the serene grove of Atsuta Shrine offers a peaceful atmosphere distinct from the surrounding noise.
Large Shinmei torii gates stand to the east, west, and south, with numerous auxiliary and subordinate shrines.
Particularly important among these are the Seven Shrines of Atsuta, including Hakkengu, Takakuragu, Kamichikama Shrine, Shimochikama Shrine, and Hikamigu, located near the main shrine.
| Location | 1-1-1 Jingu, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture |
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| Website | http://www.atsutajingu.or.jp/ |
| Deity | Atsuta no Ōkami (Kusanagi no Tsurugi) |