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Atsuta Shrine
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Atsuta Shrine

Getting around: Take the Meitetsu line or subway Meijo line to Jingu-nishi/Jingu-mae stations, about 10-15 minutes from central Nagoya.
Hours: Grounds open 24 hours, free to enter; the treasure hall has separate hours, typically 9am-4:30pm with a small fee.

Atsuta Shrine is one of Japan's most revered Shinto shrines, said to house the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan (though the actual sword, like the other regalia, is never displayed publicly). Its wooded grounds, dating back some 1,900 years by tradition, include over a thousand trees and several sub-shrines spread through a quiet forest setting within the city.

A treasure hall on the grounds displays other artifacts related to the shrine's history and Shinto ritual objects, offering more to see for visitors who want to go beyond the main shrine building itself.

Atsuta Shrine FAQs

Can I see the sacred sword?

No, the Kusanagi sword, one of Japan's three Imperial Regalia, is never displayed publicly; it's kept as a sacred object within the shrine.

Is there an entrance fee?

The shrine grounds are free; the treasure hall charges a small separate admission.

How old is Atsuta Shrine?

By tradition it dates back around 1,900 years, making it one of Japan's oldest and most important shrines.

How long does a visit take?

About 45 minutes to an hour.

Is it easy to reach from central Nagoya?

Yes, about 10-15 minutes by train or subway.

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