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Address Japan, 〒460-0002 Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, 中区丸の内２丁目３−１７ Similar Nagoya Tōshō‑gū, Aichi Prefecture Gokoku S, Wakamiya Hachimansha, Kenchū‑ji Temple, Banshō‑ji | ||
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
It was established in the year 911 and is dedicated to the Shinto god Susanoo. Originally called Tennosha (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
Nagoya Shrine Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA