Located in the city of Ise, Shizuoka Prefecture,諏訪神社 is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrines. The shrine was originally dedicated to the kami of the sea, Ōinaginoomachi no Kami, but later came to be associated with the enshrined deity, Ninigidaiya no Kamisumori.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ninigidaiya no Kamisumori
- Kami enshrined
- Ōinaginoomachi no Kami, Ninigidaiya no Kamisumori
- Coordinates
- 34.7104552, 137.9337805
Visitor tip
To experience the shrine's spiritual energy, it is customary to make an offering of a small wooden boat, called a 'fune,' to the sea god, Ōinaginoomachi no Kami, at the shrine's lake.
Cultural notes
諏訪神社 is famous for its stunning lake and traditional architecture. The shrine is also closely tied to the mythology surrounding the Japanese god of the sea, Ōinaginoomachi no Kami. During the spring equinox festival, visitors can witness the annual 'tsukimi' ceremony, where devotees gather to pray for good fortune and prosperity.
Historical note
The shrine was first established in 768 AD during the Nara period.