What are the Three Sacred Treasures?

They are traditionally named Yata no Kagami, Kusanagi no Tsurugi, and Yasakani no Magatama, described as a mirror, sword, and jewel or seal.

Can visitors see the Three Sacred Treasures?

They are not presented as a public sightseeing display. Use official institutional explanations rather than claims of direct viewing.

Which Atlas sites are associated with them?

Official sources connect the sacred mirror with Ise Jingu's Naiku and Kusanagi no Tsurugi with Atsuta Jingu.

Sanshu no Jingi

Ritual objects

三種の神器・ Reading: さんしゅのじんぎ

Definition

Sanshu no Jingi means the Three Sacred Treasures associated with Japan's imperial succession: a mirror, a sword, and a jewel or imperial seal.

Mirror, sword, and jewel

The traditional names are Yata no Kagami, Kusanagi no Tsurugi, and Yasakani no Magatama. Imperial Household Agency terminology describes the inherited objects as mirror, sword, and imperial jewel or seal.

Sacred associations

Ise Jingu's official guide associates the Holy Mirror with Amaterasu at Naiku, while Atsuta Jingu associates Kusanagi no Tsurugi with Atsuta-no-Okami. These are religious relationships, not ordinary museum labels.

Not visitor exhibits

The sacred treasures are not a sightseeing collection available for public inspection. Visitors should rely on official explanations and avoid claims about seeing, photographing, or authenticating the objects.

Common questions

What are the Three Sacred Treasures?: They are traditionally named Yata no Kagami, Kusanagi no Tsurugi, and Yasakani no Magatama, described as a mirror, sword, and jewel or seal.
Can visitors see the Three Sacred Treasures?: They are not presented as a public sightseeing display. Use official institutional explanations rather than claims of direct viewing.
Which Atlas sites are associated with them?: Official sources connect the sacred mirror with Ise Jingu's Naiku and Kusanagi no Tsurugi with Atsuta Jingu.