諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine located in 君津市, 千葉県. The shrine is dedicated to the Kami of the same name, believed to be an ancestral deity of the region's aristocracy. The shrine complex features traditional Japanese architecture, including a wooden torii gate and a rectangular main hall.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Otsukimi
- Kami enshrined
- Otsukimi
- Coordinates
- 35.2554086, 140.0026859
Visitor tip
Visitors can purify their hands and mouth at the shrine's temizuya before offering prayers, using water from a nearby well that is said to have healing properties.
Cultural notes
諏訪神社 is closely associated with the mythology of the region's aristocratic families. According to local legend, the shrine was built by a noble family who sought the deity's protection and blessings.
Historical note
The shrine was originally established in 1600 during the Edo period, when it was rebuilt after being destroyed by fire.