A branch shrine of the famous Suwa Taisha network, dedicated to the warrior deity Takeminakata-no-mikoto. Suwa shrines are found throughout Japan, established by migrants and devotees who carried the faith from the original Suwa region in Nagano Prefecture.
- 宗派
- Suwa
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Takeminakata-no-mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Takeminakata-no-mikoto, Yasakatome-no-mikoto
- 座標
- 35.0719947, 136.9538945
参拝のヒント
Look for distinctive Suwa shrine architectural elements and symbols related to the deer and hunting traditions associated with Takeminakata worship.
文化的背景
Suwa shrines are associated with wind, water, hunting, and military prowess. The deity Takeminakata is known from the Kojiki as a powerful kami who challenged the heavenly deities, and Suwa worship often includes unique ritual elements like the famous Onbashira festival tradition.
歴史
Part of the extensive Suwa shrine network that spread from the original Suwa Taisha in present-day Nagano Prefecture. These branch shrines were typically established by settlers or through the propagation of Suwa faith, bringing the worship of the powerful wind and water deity Takeminakata-no-mikoto to local communities.