Nagoya Shrine


The Nagoya Shrine 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 Tennōsha, it was located south of Nagoya Castle next to the Nagoya Tōshō-gū 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.