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Atsuta Shrine熱田神宮

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is a Shinto shrine traditionally believed to have been established during the reign of Emperor Keikō (71-130) located in Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture in Japan.Ponsonby-Fane, Richard. (1962). Studies in Shinto and Shrines. pp. 429-453. The shrine is familiarly known as Atsuta-Sama (Venerable Atsuta) or simply as Miya (the Shrine). Since ancient times, it has been especially revered, ranking with the Grand Shrine of Ise.Atsuta-jingū org: "Introduction." Read more on Wikipedia

• type: religious building
• date from: None
• official website: http://www.atsutajingu.or.jp/eng/index.htm

Source: en.wikipedia.org