Atsuta-jingu Shrine

Information

Atsuta-jingu, founded in the 2nd century and rebuilt in 1935, has been revered as the most important shrine in Japan along with Ise-jingu Shrine. It enshrines the sword Kusanagi, part of the Three Regalia of the Emperor which also includes the mirror Yata no Kagami enshrined at Ise-jingu Shrine and the jewel Yasakani no Magatama treasured at the Imperial Palace. Over 70 rituals are held at the shrine every year.

Opening Hours

• Open 24 hours
• Treasure House: 9:00 - 16:30

Closed

• No closing days
• Treasure House: The last Wednesday of each month and the following day
• Treasure House: December 25 - 31

Price / Entrance Fee

• Admission Free
• Treasure House: 300 yen (General, Adult)
• Treasure House: 150 yen (Child)

Access / Public Transport

• 8 minutes walk from JR Atsuta Station
• 3 minutes walk from Jingu-mae Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line or Meitetsu Tokoname Line
• 7 minutes walk from Tenmacho Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Meijo Line (M26)

Related Links

• Introduction ATSUTA JINGU

Address / Location

• 1-1-1, Jingu, Atsuta-ku Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 456-8585

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