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Suwa Taisha, Lower Shrine, Akimiya
諏訪郡下諏訪町5828
One of the four shrines of Suwa Taisha. It preserves the form of ancient rituals by lacking a main hall (honden) and enshrining a giant yew tree as the sacred object (shintai). It is known for its Heiden (offering hall) and Kagura-den (kagura dance hall), both designated Important Cultural Properties, which feature carvings in the Tachikawa style.
Enshrined deities
Takeminakata-no-Kami, Kotoshironushi-no-Kami (Ebisu)
History
Suwa Taisha is the Ichinomiya (first-ranked shrine) of Shinano Province and one of the oldest shrines in Japan, consisting of four shrines: the Upper Shrines (Honmiya and Saemiya) and the Lower Shrines (Harumiya and Akimiya), separated by Lake Suwa. The Lower Shrine, Akimiya, does not have a main hall; instead, it continues the ancient tradition of nature worship by enshrining an old yew tree located behind the shrine buildings as the sacred object. The current Heiden was completed in 1781 by Tachikawa Yoshisuke Tomotada and, along with the Kagura-den, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
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What visitors say
The shrine is conveniently located within walking distance from Shimo-Suwa Station. The surrounding area features shopping streets, hot spring inns, and restaurants. The grounds include a massive shimenawa (sacred rope), a Kagura-den with delicate carvings, and impressive shrine buildings, creating a solemn and tranquil atmosphere. Currently, large-scale renovation work is underway, so fences are installed in some areas.
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)
One of the four shrines of Suwa Grand Shrine. Famous for its large sacred rope and pillars.
Suwa Grand Shrine, Lower Shrine, Akimiya. Known for the large sacred rope in the Kagura Hall and the pillars at the four corners, it is bustling with visitors during the first shrine visit of the year.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Suwa Grand Shrine, Lower Shrine
- ・Large sacred rope in the Kagura Hall
- ・Pillars at the four corners
- August 1Ofune Matsuri (Shinza-sai) (Boat Festival / Deity Transfer Festival)
A vigorous festival involving the dragging of a massive brushwood boat for the transfer of the deity.
On August 1, the deity is transferred from Haru-miya to Aki-miya. A vigorous event where local devotees drag a large brushwood boat.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Dragging of the brushwood boat
- ・Shinto rite for the deity transfer
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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