Atsuta Shrine

熱田神宮
shrine in Nagoya
#1 in Nagoya / #48 in Japan
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Atsuta Shrine, located in Nagoya, Japan, is one of the most significant Shinto shrines in the country, renowned for its deep historical and cultural importance. It is dedicated to Atsuta-no-Ōkami, the venerated sun goddess Amaterasu, and is believed to house the sacred Kusanagi no Tsurugi, one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan. The shrine, dating back nearly 1,900 years, is a major pilgrimage site and attracts millions of visitors annually.


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