Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine) Kamisha Honmiya

4.5

Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine) Kamisha Honmiya, one of the oldest shrines in the country and the head shrine of over 10,000 Suwa shrines throughout Japan, has no main building, but only a “heihaiden” and a “katahaiden,” a unique style known as the Suwa style. Many precious buildings remain, and six of them are registered as Important Cultural Properties. In olden times, people worshiped at Suwa Myojin to pray to the guardian deities of wind, water, and the harvest, as well as brave men. Nowadays, it is believed to house the deity that guards life and livelihood. It’s about five minutes from the Suwa Interchange on the Chuo Expressway.

Spot details

Address: Nagano Pref. Suwashi Nakasu 1 Map
Area: Around Suwa Area
Phone: 0266521919
Hours: Open 24 hours
Closed: open everyday
[Treasure Hall]May close outside of stated days
Fees: [Treasure House]
[Adult]500yen
[Children]300yen
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Beautiful, peaceful shrine with significant history, & a place of respect

Reviewed : 2018.11.24

Parts of the Suwa Taisha shrine complex date back to the 7th century and possibly earlier. The shrines honour the gods of agriculture, hunting, and fertility. There are many differing legends, myths...
Beautiful

Reviewed : 2018.07.31

We really enjoyed our visit to this famous shrine. The history is incredible and the information on the cedars and sumo history was interesting. We even saw the priest and a priestess performing...
Seemingly in harmony with the grand, towering trees that surround it

Reviewed : 2018.06.06

We enjoyed this shrine very much, tranquilly located on the edge of a forest and seemingly in harmony with the grand, towering trees that surround it. It is hard to appreciate Shinto shrines if you...