An auspicious Shinto site, Atsuta Jingu Shrine draws 9 million annual visitors who come to pay respect to its imperial history and marvel at its many relics and treasures. Emperor Keiko, who reigned between 71 and 130 CE, established the shrine to house a legendary sword that was one of three key pieces of Japan's imperial regalia. Today, the buildings house over 4,000 relics and items of cultural and historical significance. Check ahead to see if your visit overlaps with one of the many festivals and events hosted at the shrine. Arrange your visit to Atsuta Jingu Shrine and discover more family-friendly attractions in Nagoya using our Nagoya trip itinerary planning tool.
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As we visited in the New Year Holidays, there were huge numbers of visitors, many of whom came to pray at this holy site. Just to see this mass of humanity lining up to pay their respects and make...
As we visited in the New Year Holidays, there were huge numbers of visitors, many of whom came to pray at this holy site. Just to see this mass of humanity lining up to pay their respects and make... more »
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Early morning arrived, the shrine is really clean, quite and peace. Has parking places nearly, even has free parkings nearby..
Early morning arrived, the shrine is really clean, quite and peace. Has parking places nearly, even has free parkings nearby.. more »
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Pretty awesome place to pay a visit with family! An historic temple with a long history in Japan. It definitely worth being visited. Personal recommend: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Family-friendly: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Date for couples: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Parking lot: ◯ free, less spaces. You can use nearby parking lot. Services/meals/products/design: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Period for stay: 1 hour Charge: free Baby room/accessible toilet: not sure Cleanness: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Great place to go with family/ friends. It's a place with a long history. Roughly it takes around 1 hour to cover the entire area. There are few restuarants and food stalls inside the premises. Washrooms available. Enough parking spaces available. I think evening is the best time to visit here.
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