located in the heart of Gunma prefecture,諏訪神社 is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dedicated to Tamikazuchi Okami, a kami revered for its association with the sacred mountain of Ryujin and the origin myth of Yamato. As one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, the shrine has been a place of worship and pilgrimage for centuries.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tamikazuchi Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Tamikazuchi Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.239467, 139.1164815
Visitor tip
visit during the spring cherry blossom season to experience the beautiful blooming trees along the shrine's pathways
Cultural notes
諏訪神社 is closely tied to the mythology surrounding Yamato, Japan's ancestral state. As such, it holds significant cultural importance for the people of Gunma prefecture, who often visit the shrine during New Year's (Oshogatsu) and other special occasions.