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Suwa Shrine
新潟市南区西笠巻５１１
Known locally as "Osuwasa-sama," this shrine serves as the general guardian deity of Niigata Prefecture's Niigata region (specifically the Niigata area referred to in the source as Niigata, likely a typo for Niigata or a specific local name, but contextually Niigata is a city, while the text says Niigata no Souchinju, implying the general guardian of the Niigata area). It is also famous for the Niigata Dairin (a traditional festival float) dedicated during its main festival.
Enshrined deities
Takeminakata-no-Kami
History
It is said to have been enshrined on Mt. Suwa in Orikai Town in the 4th year of the Taika era (648 CE). Its origin is believed to be a branch spirit (bunrei) from Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine) brought by migrants from Shinano Province. During the Edo period, it was relocated to Niigata Castle by the Mizoguchi clan, the lords of Niigata Domain. It was then moved to its current location in the 1st year of the Genroku era (1688 CE). The shrine buildings were destroyed by fire in 2001 but were rebuilt in 2004.
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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
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