Akita Suwa Shrine
秋田諏訪宮
Akita · Misato
Suwa Agriculture
Suwa Shrine (Nagasaki)
諏訪神社
/ Suwa Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
¥300
Access
5 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Overview
Rebuilt in 1625 to restore Shinto practice in Nagasaki after Portuguese missionaries had suppressed local shrines, Suwa Shrine is the center of the Nagasaki Kunchi — one of Japan's most internationally-flavored festivals, incorporating Chinese dragon dances and Dutch-ship floats reflecting the city's cosmopolitan trading history.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1625 [寛永2年]
Rebuilt to restore Shinto after the Christian suppression era. Center of the famous Nagasaki Kunchi festival.
📄
Documented
1625 Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of wind, water, hunting, and warfare; patron deity of the Suwa region
Blessings
Shrine Network
Suwa notable_branch
Did You Know?
💡
The Nagasaki Kunchi festival features Chinese dragon dances and Dutch ship floats — reflecting Nagasaki's unique history as Japan's window to the world.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
32.7528, 129.8806
Physical Address
18-15 Kaminishiyama-machi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki 850-0006
〒850-0006 長崎県長崎市上西山町18-15
Access
Suwa Jinja-mae (Nagasaki Tram)
5 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Suwa Shrine (Nagasaki)?
Rebuilt in 1625 to restore Shinto practice in Nagasaki after Portuguese missionaries had suppressed local shrines, Suwa Shrine is the center of the Nagasaki Kunchi — one of Japan's most internationally-flavored festivals, incorporating Chinese dragon dances and Dutch-ship floats reflecting the city's cosmopolitan trading history.
Where is Suwa Shrine (Nagasaki) located?
Suwa Shrine (Nagasaki) is located in Nagasaki, Nagasaki. The full address is: 18-15 Kaminishiyama-machi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki 850-0006.
What deities are enshrined at Suwa Shrine (Nagasaki)?
The enshrined deities are: Takeminakata no Kami.