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Suwa Shrine (Niigata Head Shrine)
新発田市諏訪町１丁目８−９
This shrine is affectionately known as "Osuwa-sama" and serves as the head shrine of Niigata. It is particularly famous for the Niigata Dairin (large wooden wheels) dedicated during its annual festival.
Enshrined deities
Takeminakata-no-Kami
History
The shrine's origins date back to 648 CE (Taika 4), when a branch spirit was enshrined from Shinano Province. Revered by the Niigata and Sasaki clans, it was relocated near Niigata Castle. During the Edo period, the Mizoguchi family, lords of the Niigata Domain, moved it within the castle grounds before relocating it to its current site in 1688 (Genroku 1). Although the shrine buildings were destroyed by fire in 2001, they were rebuilt in 2004, replicating their former appearance.
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What visitors say
Conveniently located in the city center and close to the station, this shrine features ample parking and an LCD information board at the entrance. The grounds include Mikoshi (sacred pillars) gifted from Suwa Taisha in Nagano, and Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) can be obtained at the shrine office.
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