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Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)

4.0

1763 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Atsuta-ku Jingu 1-1-1

This shrine located in Nagoya City’s Atsuta Ward has been known familiarly as “Atsuta Sama” since long ago. Reported to have been established in 113, it is revered as a Great Shrine ranking second only to Ise Jingu Shrine. The shrine is famous as a place that enshrines the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-tsurugi, one of the three sacred treasures that symbolize the Imperial throne. The approximately 190,000-square meter premises are thick with kusunoki (camphor trees) that have been living for more than one thousand years, and are scattered with numerous setsumatsu-sha (smaller shrines managed under the shrine). There are numerous events and festivals held at the shrine including Hatsu Ebisu on January 5, and it is constantly bustling with visitors for Shichi-Go-San (shrine visit by children aged 7, 5 and 3), omiya-mairi (the first shrine visits by babies) and even Hatsu Mode (the first shrine visit of New Year).

Shrine is conveniently located across from subway station. The grounds are spacious and wooded. Although their were lots of visitors, one did not feel crowded. A food area offered good, relatively...
Sanko Inari Shrine

4.0

132 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Inuyama Kitakoken 65-18

A Shinto shrine standing at the foot of Inuyama Castle in Inuyama Kitakoken, Inuyama City. Although uncertain, according to legend, the temple was founded in 1586. The shrine was originally located in the adjoining Marunouchi Ryokuchi Park and was moved to its current location in 1964. The shrine was once frequented by Oda Nobuyasu, uncle of the mighty Oda Nobunaga, as well as the Naruse clan, whose members once served as the lords of Inuyama Castle.

Pray for love and good couple life with heart-shape wooden plate. Don’t forget to make merit and ring the bell.
Masumida Shrine

4.0

109 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Ichinomiyashi Masumida 1-2-1

A Shinto shrine located in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture dedicated to Amenohoakari no Mikoto. The shrine's primary festival, the Tokasai festival , also known as the Uma Matsuri, is held each year on April 3, and attendees can view a variety of events, such as the Uma no To decorated horse parade, horseback archery, and children's parade.

初詣の準備が進む中、尾張國の一宮の一つのこちらに幸先詣でお参りしました。平安時代創建の長い歴史のあるこの神社は関東ではほぼ見かけないアマテラスの孫、アメノホアカリを祀ります。太陽が悪疫を焼き、紛争を解くことをお祈りしました。
Yaotomi Shrine

4.0

96 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Gamagorishi Takeshimachou 3-15

A Shinto shrine located on Take Island in Takeshima-cho, Gamagori City. According to legend, the temple was founded by the poet Fujiwara no Shunzei in 1181. Dedicated to the goddess Ichikishima-hime no Mikoto, along with Enoshima Shrine and others, the shrine is considered one of Japan's seven great Benten shrines.

竹島への橋の袂にあり宗像三女神の一、水の神イチキシマヒメを祀ります神社です。常に波が辺りを清めることから平安時代後期に藤原俊成が霊域と定めたのが創建だとのこと。竹島の眺めと共に気持ちが晴れやかになる感じを覚える神社でした。
Toga Shrine

4.0

51 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Toyokawashi Ichinomiyachou Nishigakiuchi 2

A Shinto shrine located in Nishigakiuchi Ichinomiya-cho. Dedicated to the god Onamuchi no Mikoto, the shrine's history date's back over 1,300 years. The god is enshrined in both the Satomiya shrine on the grounds and an Okumiya rear shrine on Mt Hongu in Hongushita Kaminagayama-cho. The shrine's annual festival is held from May 3 to 5 and during this time events are held such as sacred horseback archery displays.

里宮へ向かう参道は木々に囲まれ空気も澄んでいて神聖な感じがします。歩いて行くうちに心が安らいできます。三河の由緒ある神社ということでお参りを済ませ清々しい気分になりました。車の御祈祷をされる方が多いようです。ですので今回は交通安全のお守りと御朱印をいただきました。御朱印は限定のものもあり月替わりになっているようです。
Owari Okunitama Shrine

4.0

47 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Inazawashi Kounomiya 1-1-1

A Shinto shrine located in Konomiya, Inazawa City. The shrine is dedicated to the god Owari Okunitama no Kami. The Naoi Jinji, held in February and one of Japan's famous naked festivals, combines a Shinto ritual to cleanse evil influences dating back over 1,000 years with the custom of visiting the shrine in cold weather with little clothing to purify oneself.

国府宮駅を降りて徒歩で散策に行きました。当日は、露店が沢山出ていて例大祭があったようで人気があり多くの人が散策にきてました◯
Haritsuna Jinja Shrine

3.5

89 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Inuyama Kitakoken 65-1

This shrine located in Inuyama City is the sochinju (the center place to pray for local gods) for the Nobi area, and is believed to be the guardian deity of Inuyama Castle. Since Oda Nobunaga’s uncle, Oda Nobuyasu, donated a hand-carved statue of a dog and made prayers for easy childbirth and longevity, it is widely known as a place to ask blessings for conception of children, easy childbirth and longevity. Every year in April the famous Inuyama Festival is held, and is especially beautiful when the cherry blossoms are fully open and there is a parade at night of floats moving around by the light of paper lanterns, making for a dazzling sight.

A long, very steep, flight of (new?) steps takes you to the shrine and gets you get closer to the castle at the top. The Noh stage at the shrine was quite attractive as was the stone bridge. We...
Yamada Tenman-gu Shrine Kogane Shrine

4.0

43 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Kita-ku Yamadachou 3-25

A Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, Okuninushi, and other gods located on the grounds of the Yamada Tenmangu. Visitors can wash their change here for good luck, and due to this the shrine is also nicknamed the Kogane-arai (Gold Washer). During the Hatsukogane Matsuri festival held in January of each year, many worshippers come to pray for business prosperity and luck with money.

名古屋三天神、なのだそうで、尾張徳川家の二代光友が大宰府から道真の神霊を勧請請したとのことです。大曽根からほど近い住宅街ですが、あまり賑やかな感じはありません。こちらの目的は合祀されている金（コガネ）神社、宝くじをストックバッグ（ジ〇プロ〇ク）に入れて念入りに洗いましたが、ご利益はありませんでした。
Ooagata Shrine

4.0

39 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Miyayama 3

A Shinto shrine located in Miyayama, Inuyama City. The shrine is dedicated to the forefather of Owari Province, the god Oagata no Okami. The adjoining Hime no Miya auxiliary shrine is dedicated to Tama-himeno Mikoto, a guardian goddess of women said to aid in easy delivery, bearing children, women's diseases, and finding love and marriage.

本宮山から現在の場所に移されたのが紀元前と伝わる古い神社で、江戸時代に建て直された本殿、祭文殿、東西回廊が国の重文指定。商売や子宝のご利益を求め訪れる方が多いそうです。クローバーの絵馬が特徴的でした。熱田、伊勢神宮の遥拝所もありました。
Aichi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine

3.5

44 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Naka-ku Sannomaru 1-7-3

A Shinto shrine located in Sannomaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya City. The shrine was originally founded in enshrine the spirits of the 25 warriors who lost their lives under the command of Tokugawa Yoshikatsu, lord of Owari Domain, during the Boshin War in 1869. Today, the shrine also enshrines the spirits of 93 thousand war dead affiliated with Aichi Prefecture who died in battle since 1853.

This shrine was in 1969. But the building was burned out in 1945. After that this was rebuild recently. So this shrine is a little modern and beautiful. And this shrine is very close to Sakae and...
Chiryu Shinto Shrine

4.0

40 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Chiryushi Nishimachi Jinden 12

A Shinto shrine standing along the Toyota-Minami Bypass in Nishi-machi Jinden, Chiryu City. According to legend, the temple was founded during the reign of Japan's 12th emperor, Emperor Keiko (71-130). In the Edo period, the shrine was counted as one of the three major shrines on the Tokaido highway. Believed to grant protection from mamushi pit vipers, a poisonous variety of snake which lives in the region, the shrine was once frequented by Tokaido travelers. The Chiryu Festival is held each year on May 2 and 3. The full festival is held every second year, and during this time five spectacular traditional shrine floats are put on parade. National Important Intangible Folk-Cultural Property-designated ningyo joruri puppet theater performances are also conducted.

本殿西側の裏庭に足を運べば菖蒲園があります。今年は花が早いのか、まだ本数は少ないのかもしれませんが十分に楽しめます。
Toyokuni Shrine

4.0

33 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Nakamura-ku Nakamurachou Kinoshitayashiki Nothing

A Shinto shrine located in Nakamura Park in Takabata Nakamura-cho, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City. The shrine was established in 1885 and is dedicated to the samurai Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The area around the shrine is maintained as the park, and park facilities include the Nagoya City Hideyoshi Kiyomasa Memorial Museum which displays materials relating to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Kato Kiyomasa.

豊臣秀吉公の出生の地である神社です。名古屋市の駅裏の西に鎮座してまして、通りには赤い大きな鳥居が立ってます。広々とした中村公園内にありまして、雰囲気のいい神社です。御朱印もいくつか用意されてまして、楽しめます。車を停める駐車場を探すのに苦労しました。
Shiroyama Hachimangu Shrine

4.0

30 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Shiroyamachou 2-88

This shrine is located in Shiroyama-cho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City. It is the site of the ruins of Suemori Castle, which was built in 1547 by Oda Nobunaga's father, Oda Nobuhide. Every year in July, the Chinowa Shinji is held here. Worshippers pass through a large hoop of kaya grassthree times, which is said to give benefits such as healing of diseases, financial stability and a long, healthy life.

覚王山からそんなに遠くないですが、高台にあるので結構歩く感じです。車なら上までアクセスできるようです。末森城があった場所にあり、その名残もあります。夫婦円満、縁結びの御神木として信仰されている連理木も境内にありますが、少し本殿からは離れます。
Sanage Shrine

4.0

19 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Toyotashi Sanagechou Ogi 5

A Shinto shrine standing at the foot of Mt. Sanage in Oshiro Sanage-cho, Toyota City. The shrine is dedicated to the god Ousu no Mikoto. During the Sanage Festival, held every October to pray for large harvests, performances of Bounote, a farmer's martial art designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by the prefecture which uses poles, katanas, and sickles, are conducted.

猿投山のふもとにある歴史ある神社です。森に包まれた雰囲気がとてもいいです。建物も落ち着きがあります。こころを静めるにはいい場所です。
Ueno Tenmangu Shrine, Nagoya Tenjin

4.0

25 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Akasakachou 4-89

A Tenmangu Shinto shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of scholarship, located in Chigusa Ward, Nagoya City. Counted as one of Nagoya's three great Tenmangu shrines along with Sakuraten Shrine and the Yamada Tenmangu, locally it is also known as the Nagoya Tenjin. During entrance exam season each year, the shrine is visited by many students hoping to get into the school of their choice.

名古屋３大天神の一つです。職場近くの桜天神は通勤で前を通るのですが上野天満宮には初めてきました。子供のころから知ってはいたのですが、受験の時にも来たことはなったです。境内は思っていたより広く開放的な感じでした。
Wakamiya Hachimansha Shrine

3.5

22 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Naka-ku Sakae 3-35-30

A Shinto shrine located in Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya City. According to legend, the shrine was founded some 1,300 years ago during the reign of Emperor Monmu. The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Nintoku, Emperor Ojin, and Takenouchi no Sukune. The shrine was moved to its current location after the construction of Nagoya Castle by Tokugawa Ieyasu and today it is viewed as the overall guardian shrine of Nagoya.

大宝年間に創建された、長い歴史を持つ名古屋総鎮守。豊臣秀吉、徳川家康、その後は、尾張徳川家が代々崇敬し守られてきた、格式ある神社だ。奉納された沢山の提灯が、ズラリ並んだ東参道。５月１５日１６日に行われる、若宮まつりの準備が、着々と進んでいるようだ。３００年の歴史がある若宮まつりは、名古屋三大祭のひとつ。神輿渡御や山車奉曳、からくり人形の実演も執り行われる、盛大なお祭り。
Iga Hachimangu Shrine

3.5

24 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Okazakishi Igachou Higashigounaka 86

The enshrined deities of this shrine in Iga Town, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, are the Emperor Ojin, the Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu, and Tosho Daigongen (Ieyasu Tokugawa). The shrine was founded in 1470 by the fourth Chikatada as a guardian shrine for the Matsudaira family, ancestors of the Tokugawa family. Highly revered by the Tokugawa Shogunate, Ieyasu often visited here to pray for victory in war. Many buildings in the shrine’s grounds, such as the main shrine, the hall of offerings, and hall of worship, are important cultural properties of the country. Even now many people come here to pray as it is believed the shrine promises prosperity of family fortunes and success in business, as well as good luck in general. On the coldest day of January, the ‘fate of samurai’ event is held in which warrior’s fortunes for the year are pronounced.

入り口参道が近年きれいに整備されたようです。歴史のある神社にはちょっと新しい雰囲気のイメージとは違いますが、だんだんと落ち着いてくるのでしょう。
Takamu Jinja Shrine

4.0

23 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Imaike 1-4-18

A Shinto shrine located not far from JR Chikusa Station which is dedicated to Takamimusubi no Kami. Part of the Koi no Sansha Meguri three shrine love pilgrimage, many worshippers come here seeking to realize true love. It is also said that those who drink the water from the traditional hand purification fountain on the grounds will find love.

古墳時代の創建と伝わるとても古い神社で、千種駅の近くにあります。アマテラス以上との説もあるタカミムスビを祀る神社には元古井という霊泉があり、この辺りの地名の元にもなっているようです。住宅街にひっそりと鎮座しますがどこか威厳も感じるような社でした。古井と恋をかけて、縁結びのご利益もあるとのことです。
Iwazu Tenmangu Shrine

4.0

15 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Okazakishi Iwaduchou Higashiyama 53

A Shinto shrine located in Higashiyama Iwazu-cho, Okazaki City. Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of scholarship, every month on the 25th the shrine holds a ceremony to pray for success in scholarly endeavors, attracting many hopeful students. The shrine is also believed to grant worshippers recovery from illness and protection from misfortune. The shrine is also famous for its nakizumo (crying baby sumo) event held on the grounds every May 5.

天神山の霊山に鎮座してまして、三河では岡崎天満宮と二ヶ所しかないお宮さんですね。岩津さんは立派な拝殿で梅の咲く時期には毎年必ず伺ってます。岡崎天満宮も同時に伺ってます。受験シーズンは大変混んでますね。岡崎天満宮には限定朱印が授与できて、よく伺ってます。高台の上に鎮座してまして景色もいいですよ。
Rokusho Jinja

3.5

29 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Okazakishi Myoudaijichou Mimitori 44

A Shinto shrine located in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. Dedicated to easy childbirth, the shrine was once used by the might Matsudaira clan and Tokugawa clan, and today its grounds are seen as a mystical power spot. The shrine's main shrine, offering hall, worship hall, two-tier gate, and god hall have been designated National Important Cultural Property. Only on New Year's Day, visitors can get a drawing of the mystical treasure boat of the gods which is said to ensure a good first dream of the year to those who view it.

名鉄東岡崎駅に新しくできた東口から徒歩5分ほどでしょうか、うなぎ屋さんの待ち時間に寄りました。鳥居をくぐり名鉄本線の踏切を渡って参道を進みます。本殿へは急な石の階段を登った先なのですが、階段下からの景色雰囲気は歴史を感じさせてくれる場所でした。

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Aichi is a prefecture of great natural beauty with Nagoya city at its heart, a busy hub home to a labyrinth of underground shops and the 17th-century Nagoya Castle. Castles are easy to find in this history-rich prefecture, but the highlight for history buffs has to be the Museum Meiji-mura, where preserved buildings from the turn of the 20th century are displayed in all their grandeur in an outdoor museum.