A local Suwa shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to the warrior deity Takeminakata-no-Mikoto. As part of the Suwa shrine network, it serves the spiritual needs of the Shimotsuura community while maintaining connections to the main Suwa Taisha 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
- 32.4763458, 130.2982443
参拝のヒント
Look for the distinctive Suwa shrine architectural features and seasonal festivals that often include traditional hunting rituals or agricultural ceremonies.
文化的背景
Suwa shrines are dedicated to Takeminakata-no-Mikoto, a deity associated with wind, water, and agriculture who is considered a protector of warriors and hunters. The Suwa cult spread throughout Japan from its origins at Suwa Taisha in Nagano.