諏訪神社

Opening hours

• Monday: Open 24 hours
• Tuesday: Open 24 hours
• Wednesday: Open 24 hours
• Thursday: Open 24 hours
• Friday: Open 24 hours
• Saturday: Open 24 hours
• Sunday: Open 24 hours

Annual events & festivals

• January 1 onwardHatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)

  'O-Suwa-san', the chief clan deity of Nagasaki. Famous for its 73-step long slope.

  Affectionately known as 'O-Suwa-san', this is the chief clan deity of Nagasaki. It is renowned for its long stone staircase called the Nagasaka (Long Slope). The shrine is bustling with visitors praying for good matches and warding off misfortune, especially during the New Year's first shrine visit.

  Highlights

  • ・Chief clan deity of Nagasaki
  • ・Nagasaka (long stone staircase)
  • ・Prayers for good matches and warding off misfortune
  See details on the official site ›
• October 7-9Nagasaki Kunchi

  One of Japan's three great Kunchi festivals. Features dragon dances and Kokkodesho dedication dances.

  Held from October 7 to 9, this is one of Japan's three great Kunchi festivals. It is a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, known for its splendid and lavish dedication dances that fuse Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch cultures, including the Ja-odori (Dragon Dance) and Kokkodesho.

  Highlights

  • ・One of Japan's three great Kunchi festivals
  • ・Dragon Dance and Kokkodesho
  • ・Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property
  See details on the official site ›

Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.