Must-see in Nagoya｜Atsuta Shrine with 1900 years of history

#GlobalTravel The Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya has a long history of about 1,900 years and is one of the most important shrines in Japan. ⛩️ This shrine built by the royal family enshrines the "Kusanagi Sword", one of the three major sacred artifacts of Japan. It attracts more than 7 million visitors every year, demonstrating its important position as a center of faith! In addition to the main shrine, there are many other buildings in the shrine, including the auxiliary shrine, the photo shrine and the bottom shrine, which house many national treasures. The most eye-catching thing in the area is a large camphor tree, which is 1,000 years old. It is said to have been planted by Master Hongfa himself. The circumference of the trunk is 7.7 meters, and there is a white snake living in it. These white snakes are regarded as the incarnation of gods, and meeting them is considered a sign of good luck. When worshipping, follow the traditional way of "two bows, two claps, and one bow": bow twice, clap twice, and then bow once after praying.