Atsuta-jingu Shrine — Attraction in Nagoya

The best place to learn about Shinto belief and culture. It is the second largest and most important shrine in Japan (the largest is the Great Shrine of Ise). Since over seventy (70) festivals and ceremonies are being celebrated here yearly, more than nine million people visit this place every year. Because of its large size we have no idea where to go. Though a brochure is being distributed upon entrance, it is written in Japanese, and the signages inside are all written in Japanese (no English translation 🙁) so we were really, really lost. We just looked in the drawings in the map to serve as our guide. The sacredness of the ground made the silence deafening. The deity enshrined here is Amaterasu-Oomikami which is represented by a sacred sword, the Kusanagi-no-tsurugi. The said sword is the most important treasure stored here and one of the three sacred treasures of the Imperial House. After several hours of strolling, you will learned and gained awareness on the deep faith of the ancestors taking care of the shrine as well as its...

I had the opportunity to visit Atsuta Jingu, the sacred shrine of Nagoya.

If you ever visit Nagoya, one place you shouldn’t miss is Atsuta Jingu, an ancient shrine with a history of over 1,900 years. It is one of the most important shrines in Japan, as it enshrines Kusanagi no Tsurugi, one of the three sacred treasures of the Japanese imperial regalia.

The moment you step into the shrine grounds, you can feel the peaceful and serene atmosphere. Centuries-old trees surround the area, creating a calming environment. Despite being located in a bustling city, entering this place feels like stepping into another world.

Atsuta Shrine is deeply revered, especially among the Japanese, who often come here to pray for good fortune, protection, and success in life. The shrine features worship areas and a grand torii gate, a symbolic element of Shinto shrines.

I am truly delighted to have visited this remarkable place and to have experienced the beauty and deep cultural...

One of Japan's most important shrines, dedicated to Goddess Amaterasu. It houses the Kusanagi no tsurugi, or the Heaven Sword of Gathering Clouds as per wikipedia, one of Japan's three most important treasures. Unfortunately, we don't get to see it because it's kept hidden from public. (What you do get to see is a museum housing many other swords)

That aside, it's a very big and spacious shrine, very neatly built. Around the shrine are walls of text regarding its history although it was mostly in Japanese and we had to use google translate. There also happened to be a ceremony there when I went, so lots of places were closed off and I didn't get to see much. There are charms and amulets of all sorts just for about everything - health, wealth, relationships, academics, you name it, and they all look amazing as well. There was also a food court, so it's a very convenient place to spend...