Akita Suwa Shrine
Akita · Misato
Suwa Agriculture
Meishin-taisha
Ichinomiya (Shinano Province)
Suwa Taisha
Suwa Taisha
ค่าเข้าชม
Free
โกชูอิน
500 yen
การเดินทาง
See details
เวลาทำการ
24 hours (shrine offices: 9:00-16:30)
ภาพรวม
Suwa Taisha is one of the most ancient and significant shrine complexes in Japan, consisting of four separate shrines arranged around Lake Suwa in the heart of Nagano Prefecture. As the head of approximately 10,000 Suwa shrines across the nation, it holds a central place in Japanese worship traditions. The upper shrines (Kamisha) enshrine Takeminakata-no-Kami, while the lower shrines (Shimosha) primarily honor his consort Yasakatome-no-Kami. Uniquely, the Honmiya, Harumiya, and Akimiya possess no main hall (honden), instead worshipping natural features as divine bodies -- a practice that preserves one of the oldest forms of Shinto belief. The shrine is most famous for the Onbashira Festival, held once every six years, in which massive logs are felled from mountainsides and erected at the corners of each shrine. This spectacular and dangerous ritual is considered one of Japan's most remarkable festivals.
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According to the Kojiki, Takeminakata fled to Suwa after being defeated by Takemikazuchi during the transfer of the land
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primary Deity
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เครือข่ายศาลเจ้า
Suwa Head shrine (souhonsha)
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The Onbashira Festival, held every six years, involves riding massive logs down steep mountainsides and is one of Japan's most dangerous and spectacular festivals.
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Three of the four shrines have no main hall (honden), worshipping natural features instead -- mountains, forests, and hot springs.
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The shrine was historically significant to samurai warriors, who revered Takeminakata as a god of war.
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ในวัฒนธรรมป๊อป
game / 1996
Touhou Project Suwa Grand Shrine (Suwa Taisha) in Nagano. The Moriya Shrine in the game and the character Sanae Kochiya are directly based on Suwa mythology. The Mishaguji faith and Moriya clan references are explicit.
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Location Coordinates
36.0428, 138.1169
Physical Address
1 Nakasu Miyayama, Suwa-shi, Nagano (Kamisha Honmiya)
Province historique
Shinano
การเดินทาง
Chino Station (JR Chuo Line) for Kamisha; Shimosuwa Station for Shimosha
เวลาทำการ
24 hours (shrine offices: 9:00-16:30)
Bus
Varies by shrine; buses available from each station
Meilleure saison
autumn (foliage)winter (Onbashira year)New Year
Langues etrangeres
English (pamphlet)
Accessibilite
Partial (varies by shrine)
Site officiel
https://suwataisha.or.jp/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
One of Japan's oldest and most architecturally unique shrine complexes. The spectacular Onbashira Festival alone makes this a must-visit, and the four-shrine pilgrimage around Lake Suwa offers a profound window into ancient Shinto practice.
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What is Suwa Taisha?
Suwa Taisha is one of the most ancient and significant shrine complexes in Japan, consisting of four separate shrines arranged around Lake Suwa in the heart of Nagano Prefecture. As the head of approximately 10,000 Suwa shrines across the nation, it holds a central place in Japanese worship traditions. The upper shrines (Kamisha) enshrine Takeminakata-no-Kami, while the lower shrines (Shimosha) primarily honor his consort Yasakatome-no-Kami. Uniquely, the Honmiya, Harumiya, and Akimiya possess no main hall (honden), instead worshipping natural features as divine bodies -- a practice that preserves one of the oldest forms of Shinto belief. The shrine is most famous for the Onbashira Festival, held once every six years, in which massive logs are felled from mountainsides and erected at the corners of each shrine. This spectacular and dangerous ritual is considered one of Japan's most remarkable festivals.
Where is Suwa Taisha located?
Suwa Taisha is located in Suwa-shi / Chino-shi / Shimosuwa-machi, Nagano. The full address is: 1 Nakasu Miyayama, Suwa-shi, Nagano (Kamisha Honmiya).
What deities are enshrined at Suwa Taisha?
The enshrined deities are: Takeminakata no Kami, Yasakatome no Kami.
What blessings can you pray for at Suwa Taisha?
Suwa Taisha is known for: Victory, General Prosperity, Wind & Water, Agriculture.
How do I get to Suwa Taisha?
The nearest station is Chino Station (JR Chuo Line) for Kamisha; Shimosuwa Station for Shimosha. Varies by shrine; buses available from each station