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Atsuta Shrine

熱田神社

Atsuta Jinja

Gifu

A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the same deities as the famous Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya. This local shrine serves the community with traditional Shinto practices and seasonal festivals, maintaining the spiritual connection to the imperial regalia and solar worship traditions.

Denomination
Imperial
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Amaterasu Omikami
Kami enshrined
Amaterasu Omikami, Susanoo no Mikoto, Yamato Takeru
Coordinates
35.0994279, 136.8411475

Visitor tip

Visit during morning hours for the most peaceful atmosphere and to observe daily ritual practices.

Cultural notes

Named after and spiritually connected to the renowned Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, which houses the sacred sword Kusanagi, one of Japan's three imperial regalia.

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