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Shimosuwa, Nagano Prefecture · Important Cultural Property
Suwa taisha
- Nearest stationShimo-Suwa Station 0.7 km
- DesignationImportant Cultural Property
Suwa Grand Shrine (Japanese: 諏訪大社, Hepburn: Suwa-taisha), historically also known as Suwa Shrine (諏訪神社 Suwa-jinja) or Suwa Daimyōjin (諏訪大明神), is a group of Shinto shrines in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The shrine complex is the ichinomiya of former Shinano Province and is considered to be one of the oldest shrines in existence, being implied by the Nihon Shoki to already stand in the late 7th century.
From the Wikipedia article “Suwa-taisha” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Suwa taisha. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Shimosuwa, Nagano Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shimo-Suwa Station, 0.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Suwa taisha?
- Shimo-Suwa Station. It is 0.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Suwa taisha a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Important Cultural Property.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Shimosuwa Aozuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Harmo Museum: Syced (CC0), Lake Suwa Museum: Twilight2640 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kitazawa Museum of Art: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Sunritz Hattori Museum of Arts: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Nashikubo Site: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0)
