Atsuta Shrine

熱田神宮

4.5Est. 60Nagoya, Chubu

Overview

Shrine housing Imperial Regalia in 19 hectares of ancient forest, with a treasure hall of 4,000 artifacts.

Second in prestige only to Ise Grand Shrine, Atsuta Jingu enshrines the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, one of Japan's three Imperial Regalia. Yet most tourists skip it for Nagoya Castle, leaving the 19-hectare camphor and oak forest eerily quiet. The shrine's treasure hall displays over 4,000 artifacts including swords, masks, and ancient mirrors. The adjacent Miyakishimen restaurant serves the region's signature flat-noodle kishimen.

Local tips

One of Japan's most important shrines, housing the Kusanagi sword. The kishimen noodle shop inside the grounds is a local institution.

Practical info

Japanese name: 熱田神宮
Nearest station: Atsuta Station (7 min walk)
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: not required

Accessibility

Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parkingWheelchair restroom

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