Atsuta Shrine Pilgrimage and Owari Faith Tradition

Atsuta Jingu in Nagoya, Aichi venerates the Kusanagi sword, one of Japan's three imperial regalia. An important pilgrimage site for imperial and samurai classes since antiquity. With over 7 million annual visitors and particularly crowded New Year periods, it has functioned as both political and spiritual center of Owari.

Faith centered on the Kusanagi Sword enshrined at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture—one of the three imperial regalia. Venerated since ancient times as a symbol of imperial authority, it attracts millions of pilgrims annually (over 7 million yearly). Functions as a sacred site preserving Japan's oldest forms of worship.

Faith tradition centered on the Kusanagi Sword, one of Japan's Imperial Regalia enshrined at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya. Connected to imperial succession ceremonies with over 1,900 years of history, it serves as Nagoya's guardian deity attracting about 7 million annual pilgrims. Represents the fusion of imperial lineage and Shinto mythology.

The Kusanagi Sword enshrined at Atsuta Jingu in Nagoya, Aichi, is one of Japan's Three Sacred Treasures. Connected to the legend of Yamato Takeru and the myth of slaying a great serpent, it has been a pilgrimage destination for nearly 1,900 years. With over 4.5 million annual visitors, it serves as the guardian deity of the Owari region and symbolizes imperial authority.

Pilgrimage to Ise Grand Shrine became a massive popular phenomenon in the Edo period with the saying 'once in a lifetime, visit Ise.' Including the Okagehyokocho street food culture and famous Akafuku mochi, it remains a spiritual travel touchstone for Japanese people today.

A sacred site of mountain worship comprising Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. With over 1,400 years of history as a training ground for Shugendo asceticism, the mountain monks in white robes and their austere practices preserve Japan's mountain ascetic traditions.