Yatsurugi Shrine
八剣神社
Yatsurugi Shrine: a historic shrine in Suwa City, dedicated to three deities.
What it is
- A former Prefectural Shrine in Suwa City.
- It enshrines Yachihoko-no-kami, Yamato Takeru, and Hachiman.
- It is a sessha shrine of Suwa Taisha Kamisha.
- Originally built with shipbuilding money from Lake Suwa.
When to go
- The Miwatari Shinji ritual is performed here.
- The ritual involves observing the Miwatari on Lake Suwa.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
長野県諏訪市小和田13-18 Open in Google Maps
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