A local Suwa shrine in Fukushima Prefecture that enshrines the war deity Takeminakata-no-Kami. As part of the extensive Suwa shrine network throughout Japan, it serves the local community while maintaining connections to the head shrine at Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture.
- Denomination
- Suwa
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Takeminakata-no-Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Takeminakata-no-Kami, Yasakatome-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 37.7214121, 140.4610191
Visitor tip
As a local community shrine, visitors should approach respectfully and follow standard shrine etiquette when paying respects.
Cultural notes
Suwa shrines are dedicated to Takeminakata-no-Kami, a powerful deity associated with war, hunting, and agriculture. The Suwa faith spread throughout Japan from its origins at Lake Suwa, establishing local shrines that serve as spiritual centers for their communities.