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Atsuta Festival

熱田まつり

Shrine rituals, traditional offerings and lantern displays form Atsuta’s early-summer festival. Fireworks, if included in that year’s program, need their own viewing plan.

Atsuta Festival: atsutamatsuri. Archive or venue photo, not a view of the current edition.
Atsuta Festival: atsutamatsuri. Archive or venue photo, not a view of the current edition.
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Original date label: 2014-06-06 19:58:35. Original or supplied resized image; no additional editing.

Atsuta Festival dates

Usually June 5

Usual annual season · exact next dates not confirmed

Event dates and times use Japan Standard Time (JST). Usual annual dates are not a confirmed booking schedule for the next edition. Check the organizer’s notices for daily times, admission and weather-related changes.

Where to watch

Nagoya · 名古屋

Atsuta Jingu Shrine
熱田神宮

The map marks one reference point, not the entire route or every entrance. For village rites or moving processions, use the organizer’s venue map.

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Getting there by train or bus

From Nagoya Station, take Meitetsu to Jingu-mae. Atsuta-jingu Temma-cho on the Meijo subway line is another station within walking distance of the shrine.

History and traditions

The festival is a major annual rite of Atsuta Jingu, combining long-standing shrine traditions with local celebrations.

Nearby places to consider

These sights can help you plan the rest of your visit. Check each location’s opening hours and access separately; festival road closures may affect the journey.

Before you visit Atsuta Festival

When is Atsuta Festival?

Usually June 5. These are the usual seasonal dates, not a confirmed schedule for the next edition. Check the linked organizer for times and changes.

How do I get to Atsuta Festival by public transportation?

From Nagoya Station, take Meitetsu to Jingu-mae. Atsuta-jingu Temma-cho on the Meijo subway line is another station within walking distance of the shrine.

What should I plan before visiting Atsuta Festival?

See the shrine buildings by day before staying for evening activities. If fireworks are your main reason to visit, first confirm whether they are held and where viewing is allowed.

These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.

Official program and visitor information

This guide uses the shared festival source register reviewed on October 3, 2026. Official notices take priority over archive photos and previous editions.