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Shinto shrine in Japan

Nagoya Shrine (那古野神社, Nagoya-jinja)
Main hall of Nagoya Shrine during spring (2012)
Religion
AffiliationShinto
DeitySusanoo
Location
LocationMarunouchi in the Naka Ward in Nagoya, central Japan.
Nagoya Shrine is located in JapanNagoya ShrineShown within Japan
Geographic coordinates35°10′39″N 136°53′59″E / 35.17750°N 136.89972°E / 35.17750; 136.89972
Architecture
Date established911
Glossary of Shinto

The Nagoya Shrine (那古野神社, Nagoya-jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Marunouchi in the Naka Ward in Nagoya, central Japan.

History

Depiction of the Tennōsha, from the Owari meisho zue, Edo period

It was established in the year 911 and is dedicated to the Shinto god Susanoo. Originally called Tennōsha (天王社), it was located south of Nagoya Castle next to the Nagoya Tōshō-gū (東照宮) and housed the guardian deity of the castle. It was moved to its present site in 1876, the past plot is now occupied by government buildings.

The Nagoya Shrine Tenno Festival is held every 15–16 July.

References

  1. "Nagoya Jinja Reitaisai (Nagoya Shrine)". infoseek.co.jp. Archived from the original on 17 August 2007. Retrieved 1 December 2023.

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