A local Suwa shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to the warrior deity Takeminakata-no-Mikoto. As part of the Suwa shrine network, it serves the spiritual needs of the Shimotsuura community while maintaining connections to the main Suwa Taisha in Nagano Prefecture.
- Denomination
- Suwa
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Takeminakata-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Takeminakata-no-Mikoto, Yasakatome-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 32.4763458, 130.2982443
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Suwa shrine architectural features and seasonal festivals that often include traditional hunting rituals or agricultural ceremonies.
Cultural notes
Suwa shrines are dedicated to Takeminakata-no-Mikoto, a deity associated with wind, water, and agriculture who is considered a protector of warriors and hunters. The Suwa cult spread throughout Japan from its origins at Suwa Taisha in Nagano.