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Kumamoto Shrine

Oyama Suwa-jinja

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小山諏訪神社

Visit this shrine to see a historic pagoda and a large camphor tree.

Oyama Suwa-jinja
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What it is

  • A Shinto shrine in Kumamoto City.
  • Dedicated to three deities including Takeminakata-no-kami.
  • Main shrine is Suwa Grand Shrine in Nagano Prefecture.

What to see

  • A large camphor tree in front of the worship hall.
  • The Shōhei Pagoda, a tangible cultural property.
  • Pagoda was created in 1357 by Fujiwara Suketsugu.
  • Pagoda features carvings of a rising dragon and a hermit.

Getting there

  • Accessible by car from Hikarinomori Station.
  • Accessible by car from Sanrigi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

熊本県熊本市東区小山6-25 Open in Google Maps

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