Atsuta Shrine 熱田神宮
Visiting Atsuta Shrine today
- What it is: A major Shinto shrine in a wooded grove in south Nagoya, said to hold the Kusanagi sword, one of the three imperial regalia. It is second in rank only to Ise.
- Getting there: About 3 minutes on foot from Meitetsu Jingu-mae Station, or about 7 minutes from Jingu-nishi or Denmacho subway stations.
- Hours: Grounds open 24 hours. Treasure Hall and Kusanagi-kan 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00).
- Admission: Grounds free. Treasure Hall ¥500 adults; combined with Kusanagi-kan ¥800.
- Tip: Enter by the Seimon gate and walk the long gravel path through the grove. The Treasure Hall closes on the last Thursday of the month and the day before.
Best timeGood any time of yearAny time; very busy at New Year
Checked against: よくあるご質問 - 熱田神宮 · 熱田神宮 宝物館 · 熱田神宮 - 名古屋観光情報 名古屋コンシェルジュ. Check opening times and prices before you go.
Atsuta Shrine on Shibuya246
We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.