Nagoya Shrine

Serves as the spiritual guardian of Nagoya's historic castle district, enshrining Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of storms and protection, alongside Kushinada-hime-no-Mikoto. Originally established to protect the Nagoya Castle grounds and its inhabitants, this shrine draws visitors seeking protection from misfortune and prayers for family safety. Worshippers particularly come here for purification rituals and to request the kami's powerful protection against natural disasters and evil influences.