Atsuta Shrine

One of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines, Atsuta Jingu enshrines the legendary sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi — one of the three Imperial Regalia. The sprawling wooded grounds feel like a serene forest in the middle of the city, drawing some 6 million visitors annually. Don't miss the treasure hall displaying swords and ceremonial objects dating back over a thousand years. The nearby Miyakishimen restaurant serves Nagoya's signature flat udon noodles.