Abstract
In the festivals of Atsuta Jingo Shrine, "Wataridono", "Saimonden" and "Chinkomon" were more important than "Shogoten" and "Doyoden". "Saimonden" and "Chinkomon" were the gates on the other hand "Shogoten" and "Doyoden" were the Hondens (main hall). "Saimonden" and "Chinkomon" were very important not only gates but also ritual space. The content 1. Introduction. 2. The buildings and the layout of Atsuta Jingo Shrine. 3. The festivals of Atsuta Jinga Shrine. 4. How to use the buildings of Atsuta Jingo Shrine in the festivals. 5. Couclusion.
