Atsuta Jingu

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Atsuta jingu (熱田神宮) was founded about 1,900 years ago . This is the Owari province(Nagoya) ‘s most important shrine and is the second-most venerable shrine in Japan. (The top is Ise shrine). The object of worship is Amenomurakumo sword also called Kusanagi sword , which is one of the three sacred treasures, owned by Yamatotakeru(日本武尊).

Enshrined Deity :

Atsuta no ookami (熱田大神）

Atsuta_jingu (Nagoya)

　
Address

Jingu, Atsutaku, Nagoya, Aichi,

Access

3 min from Jingumae Sta. (Meitetsu) - less 20min from Nagoya Sta.

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