Atsuta Shrine
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Atsuta Shrine, Nagoya Overview
Second only to Ise among Shinto shrines, Atsuta is roughly 1,900 years old and holds the Kusanagi sword, one of the three Imperial Regalia. The sword is a hidden object of worship and never goes on display, so what you see is a wooded precinct and plain Shinmei-style halls. The grounds are free and open at all hours.
Built during the reign of King Keiko, other names for the shrine are the Atsuta-Sama or the Miya. Shinto is a religion unique to Japan. Do visit here once to sample what a religious ceremony or prayer offerings are like or even just to breathe in the tranquil aura of the space. Must-do if you like to explore traditional architecture too.
