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Saiya Shrine
岡谷市川岸東１丁目１２−２０
Located in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture, this shrine enshrines the deity Saiya, who appears in the local legends of the Suwa region. It served as the tutelary deity of the former Hashihara Village and is also considered the distant ancestor of the Moriya clan, the priestly family of the Upper Grand Shrine of Suwa Taisha.
History
The shrine enshrines the deity Saiya from Suwa regional legends, though the exact date of its founding is unknown. Originally situated on the banks of the Tenryu River, its history includes legends of divine punishment for the felling of a wisteria tree by order of the feudal lord during the Edo period, as well as a relocation associated with the migration of the Hanakoka clan. Until the Meiji Restoration, the shrine was deeply revered by the Suwa feudal lords, who personally conducted the annual festival.
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What visitors say
This is a quiet and serene shrine surrounded by trees. It is also known as a pilgrimage site for fans of the Touhou Project, with many ema (wooden prayer tablets) featuring illustrations found within the grounds. During major festivals such as the annual grand festival, Goshuin (shrine seal stamps) and omamori (amulets) may be distributed, and local events are sometimes held.
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