A Shinto shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the worship of Atsuta no Okami, sharing its name and spiritual connection with the famous Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya. This local shrine serves the community while maintaining the traditional reverence for the sacred sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi and its associated deities.
- Denomination
- Atsuta
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Atsuta no Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Atsuta no Okami, Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 33.5320876, 133.4898288
Visitor tip
As a local Atsuta shrine, visitors can experience traditional Shinto worship in a more intimate community setting.
Cultural notes
Atsuta shrines throughout Japan are spiritually connected to the legendary sacred sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi, one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan, and serve as regional centers for this important aspect of Shinto worship.