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The shrine that houses the sacred sword mentioned in “Kojiki” and “Nihon Shoki” (Chronicles of Japan including myths, legends, songs, genealogies and oral traditions).
About 1900 years ago, one of the Three Sacred Treasures (in Japanese mythology, the goddess, Amaterasu-Omikami, conferred on them. They were handed down as the proof of imperial succession), Kusanagi-no-tsurugi (sacred sword) , was dedicated here, which is said to be the beginning of this shrine.
There are total of 45 shrines besides the main hall, including separate halls, auxiliary shrines, and subordinate shrines, such as Kamichikama Shrine , where Ema ("picture-horse", a small wooden plaque, in which worshippers write prayers or wishes) are dedicated to pray for passing exams and for academic achievement, and Kusunomimaesha Shrine , which is worshipped by women as the god of safe childbirth. The war lord Oda Nobunaga visited here to pray for a victory before the Battle of Okehazama. It was known for the many believers among war lords. After the victory, Nobunaga dedicated an earthen wall as a token of appreciation, which still stands in front of the main hall.
One of the highlights is the Treasure Hall , which houses many valuable cultural assets and materials. It features a particularly large collection of swords and knives, including the National Treasure Rai Kunitoshi. In addition, there are more than 6,000 cultural assets, such as masks used in sacred dance rituals, displayed on a monthly basis (Contact office about the items on display).
“Sword Treasury, Kusanagikan ,” a new sword museum was opened in October of 2021. Nearly 450 swords and knives classified as national treasure or important cultural property, as well as treasure knives dedicated to a god in ancient times, will take turns to be on display.
In July of 2021, the surrounding area of Minami-shinike Pond was redesigned as Kusanagi Hiroba (plaza). There is a restaurant serving Nagoya’s famous Kishimen noodles, as well as other rest facilities for visitors.
The main worship hall
The path is so refreshing to walk along.
The wall dedicated by Oda Nobunaga as a token of thanks for his victory in the Battle of Okehazama.
The 20-meter-tall "Okusu" camphor tree.
The Treasure Hall displays many valuable cultural treasures and materials.
“Sword treasury, Kusanagikan” was opened in October, 2021
進入熱田神宮，可以感受到一股濃厚的靈氣，讓人心懷敬畏和平靜。
森林覆蓋率很大，用來供奉日本三大神器之一的草薙劍的地方，此神宮崇高的地位僅次於伊勢神宮。
一個古樸寧靜的神社，在這裡心裡會很踏實。
日本三大神宮，明治神宮、伊勢神宮、熱田神宮都已收集完成。
保管三大神器之一的熱田神宮，神宮區域內超過數百年的樹木很多，散步起來很舒服。
