Suwa Shrine is dedicated to Takeminakata-no-Mikoto, a powerful kami associated with wind, water, and agriculture. As part of the extensive Suwa shrine network throughout Japan, it serves the local community while maintaining connections to the ancient Suwa faith that originated in Nagano Prefecture.
- Denomination
- Suwa
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Takeminakata-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Takeminakata-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.2019128, 139.6058686
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive architectural elements common to Suwa shrines and offerings related to agriculture and water.
Cultural notes
Takeminakata-no-Mikoto is known in mythology as a son of Ōkuninushi and is particularly revered for protection of crops, success in business, and safe travels.
Historical note
This shrine belongs to the Suwa tradition, which traces its origins to the grand Suwa Taisha shrines in Nagano Prefecture. The Suwa faith spread throughout Japan during the medieval period as warriors and settlers carried devotion to Takeminakata-no-Mikoto to new regions.