Suwa Shrine

What it is

• A shrine founded in 807 AD.
• Established by descendants of Prince Takechi.
• Dedicated to the deity Takeminakata-tomi-no-mikoto.
• Its crest is Myojin Kaji from Suwa Grand Shrine.

What to see

• Main hall, offering hall, and worship hall.
• These buildings were rebuilt in 1826 and 1846.
• They are tangible cultural properties of Nagareyama City.
• Explore the Suwa Shrine ruins on the grounds.
• The site shows evidence of Jomon period habitation.

Getting there

• Walk from Toyoshiki Station.
• Walk from Nagareyama-ōtakanomori Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.