諏訪宮 is a Shinto shrine located in Niigata Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of water and fertility. The shrine is situated on the banks of the Agano River and is known for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture. The shrine's history dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE), making it one of the oldest shrines in Japan.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ōkuninushi
- Kami enshrined
- Ōkuninushi, Shinto water god
- Coordinates
- 37.887473, 139.1532022
Visitor tip
To make a wish at the shrine, visitors should first purify their hands and mouth at the temizuya water basin before making an offering.
Cultural notes
諏訪宮 is associated with the kami of water and fertility, particularly the god of agriculture, Ōkuninushi. The shrine hosts a festival in May to celebrate the arrival of spring, during which visitors can enjoy traditional foods, drinks, and games.
Historical note
The shrine was originally founded during the Nara period (710-794 CE), but its current buildings date back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE).