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Atsuta Jingu

愛知県名古屋市熱田区神宮1-1-1View on map

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A shrine of the highest prestige, enshrining the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi—one of Japan's Three Sacred Imperial Treasures. Second only to Ise Jingu in rank, it is warmly known among locals as 'Atsuta-san.'

Shrine Info

Enshrined Deity
熱田大神(草薙神剣を御霊代とする天照大神)。相殿に素盞嗚尊・日本武尊・宮簀媛命・建稲種命を祀る
Founded
景行天皇43年(西暦113年頃、伝承)を創祀とする。日本武尊が東征の帰途に草薙神剣を尾張に残し、妃の宮簀媛命が現在地に祀ったことに始まると伝わる。1868年に神宮号を宣下、1871年に官幣大社列格
Annual Festival
熱田まつり(例祭、6月5日。奉納花火・神楽など)/歩射神事(1月15日)/御煤納神事(12月25日)

History & Origins

Founded some 1,900 years ago to enshrine the sacred sword, the shrine became closely associated with the divine protection of warriors after Tokugawa Ieyasu prayed here for victory before the Battle of Sekigahara.

Highlights

The expansive precinct of approximately 200,000 square meters is dotted with enormous camphor trees. The Treasure House displays National Treasure swords and other artifacts. A stone wall donated by Oda Nobunaga also remains within the grounds.

Visitor Guide

An early morning visit is highly recommended. The shrine pairs well with sightseeing in Nagoya city.

Best Season

Visits are welcome year-round. The Atsuta Festival in June is an especially vibrant and festive occasion.

Annual Events

  • 1月

    歩射神事

    1月15日に弓矢で邪気を祓う古式の神事

  • 6月

    熱田まつり(例祭・尚武祭)

    6月5日催行。奉納花火・神楽・舞楽など多彩な神事が行われる年間最大の祭礼

  • 12月

    御煤納神事

    12月25日に一年の締めくくりとして行われる神事