📕 Goshuin from visitors
Suwa Shrine
〒030-0903 青森県青森市栄町１丁目４−２６
This shrine has a history of being revered as the guardian deity of the opening of the port of Aomori. It is associated with the legend of 'Iruka Suwa-mairi,' in which dolphins are said to gather in groups to visit the shrine.
Enshrined deities
Takeminakata-no-Kami
History
The shrine was established in the mid-Heian period through the invitation of Fujiwara no Michikata at the site of Namida in Dodo Village. In the early Edo period, it was relocated to a sandbar in the Tsutsumi River to serve as the guardian deity for the opening of the Aomori port, where it was revered as the foremost of the Five Shrines of Aomori until the Genroku era. Although it suffered repeated destruction from major fires during the Meiji period and wartime bombing, it was rebuilt and restored at its current location in Sakae-cho. In 2004 (Heisei 16), the shrine celebrated its 1,000th anniversary of enshrinement.
Auto-generated by AI from web sources (please verify).Source
What visitors say
Located near the mouth of the Tsutsumi River, this shrine is known for the legend of visiting dolphins. The grounds are flat and easy to navigate, though there are steps leading up to the worship hall (haiden). At the end of July, the 'Yomiyoshi' (pre-festival ceremony) is held, featuring food stalls and floating lanterns. The Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamp) features a dolphin design.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
Access
- 月曜日: 9時00分～16時30分
- 火曜日: 9時00分～16時30分
- 水曜日: 9時00分～16時30分
- 木曜日: 9時00分～16時30分
- 金曜日: 9時00分～16時30分
- 土曜日: 9時00分～16時30分
- 日曜日: 9時00分～16時30分
口コミ (...件)
Looking up Suwa Shrine?
Kaminavi helps you find over 90,000 shrines across Japan by map, blessing, and reviews. Its real-time lucky-direction search based on Nine Star Ki even tells you which direction is auspicious for you today. You can also keep your visit records, Goshuin collection, and pilgrimage plans in one place.
What you can do on Kaminavi
Today's Lucky Direction
From where you are now, via Nine Star Ki
Good Days to Visit
Rokuyo & auspicious-day calendar
Power Spots
Highlights in Hokkaido & Tohoku
Festival Calendar
Annual events in Hokkaido & Tohoku
Featured Articles
Guides by type of blessing
Worship Etiquette
Starting with the torii gate
Visits & Goshuin
Keep a record of every visit