A Suwa shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Takeminakata-no-Kami, the Shinto deity of wind, water, and agriculture. Suwa shrines are found throughout Japan as branch shrines of the famous Suwa Taisha in Nagano Prefecture, serving local communities with festivals and seasonal celebrations that often feature traditional kagura performances and harvest rituals.
- 宗派
- Suwa
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Takeminakata-no-Kami
- 祀られている神
- Takeminakata-no-Kami
- 座標
- 37.7670531, 140.9507665
参拝のヒント
Visit during autumn festivals when many Suwa shrines hold traditional celebrations featuring local produce offerings and community gatherings.
文化的背景
Takeminakata-no-Kami is known in Japanese mythology as a son of Okuninushi and is associated with the famous wrestling match described in the Kojiki, making Suwa shrines important sites for those seeking strength and perseverance.
歴史
As a branch of the Suwa shrine network, this shrine likely traces its spiritual lineage to the ancient Suwa Taisha, one of Japan's oldest shrines. Suwa shrines were historically established to serve agricultural communities, with the deity Takeminakata-no-Kami being particularly revered for protection of crops and favorable weather conditions.