Shinto shrine
Atsuta Jingū
熱田神宮（あつたじんぐう）
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Atsuta no Ōkami, whose shintai (sacred object of worship) is the sacred sword Kusanagi no Mitsurugi, is enshrined here. The shrine connects to myths about the sword and to traditions of Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and Miyasuhime no Mikoto.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal deity: Atsuta no Ōkami / Deities enshrined together (aidono): Amaterasu Ōkami, Susanoo no Mikoto, and others
History and things to know
Atsuta Jingū explains Atsuta no Ōkami as Amaterasu Ōkami dwelling in the sacred sword. Amaterasu Ōkami, Susanoo no Mikoto, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, Miyasuhime no Mikoto, and Takeinadane no Mikoto are enshrined together in the aidono.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 熱田神宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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