諏訪神社, Shinto shrine in Japan
Suwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Fujisawa consisting of multiple buildings, stone lanterns, and an open courtyard for visitors. The complex features simple design with natural materials and traditional aesthetics, creating a quiet and welcoming space for prayer and walking.
The shrine's origins trace back around 723 during the Yoro period. The monk Nonkai Shoun later brought deities from the Suwa region in Shinshu and established a temple tradition that continues today through annual August festivals.
The shrine is dedicated to Takeminakata no Mikoto and other important deities in Japanese tradition. During festival days, neighbors gather to hear traditional music and carry the portable shrine together through the streets, creating a strong sense of local connection.
The shrine is located in the Ooguro district and is easy to find and explore. Visitors can come any time during the year, with the best time being the August 25-27 festival days when traditional music plays and processions occur.
The shrine hosts Nishitomi Bayashi, a protected traditional music piece that sounds only during festival days and has been passed down for many generations. This music is so valued that it is preserved as an important part of local cultural heritage.
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