Atsuta Jingu Shrine

"A shrine has stood at the site of Atsuta Jingu for 1,700 years. After Ise, this is the country's most important Shinto shrine...dozens of major festivals and religious events are held here each year. " Full review

"Dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu (called Atsuta-no-Okami here), Atsuta-jingu is the third most venerated shrine in Japan. Architecturally similar to Ise Shrine, it was rebuilt in 1955..." Full review

"This is revered as one of the three most important shrines in Japan...remains one of Nagoya's top attractions (especially on New Year's), and Japanese make pilgrimages here to pay their respects" Full review