The whole shrine grounds are super clean and well maintained. You can really tell they take good care of the place. Walking around here just puts you in a great mood.
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Suwa Shrine (Tachikawa City, Tokyo)
A spiritual power spot in Tachikawa believed to bring blessings for success in competitions, prosperous business, and relief from eye-related troubles.
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Founded in 811 (Kōnin 2) with deities enshrined from Suwa Taisha in Nagano, Suwa Shrine in Tachikawa boasts over 1,200 years of history. Renowned as a sacred site for lion dances and sumo, it is affectionately known as Osuwasama. The enshrined deity, Takeminakata-no-Kami, appears in the Kojiki as a god of hunting and agriculture, and is believed to grant blessings for success in competitions and prosperous business.
Within the main hall, Hachiman Shrine, which venerates Homutawake-no-Mikoto, and Inari Shrine, which venerates Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami, are housed together under one roof. Next to the Kaguraden, there is also a deity enshrined that is believed to aid with eye-related troubles, making this site a highly regarded spiritual power spot.
A popular charm here is the Yumekana-Mamori, or “Dream-Fulfilling Amulet.” It comes as a set with an ema (votive tablet) and a charm pouch, adorned with an obsidian stone bead believed to carry spiritual energy. Available in purple or pink, this amulet is offered for 2,000 yen.
Highlights
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With its main shrine being Suwa Taisha in Nagano, it boasts a history of over 1,200 years.
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The shrine is adjacent to the lush Suwa no Mori Park, ideal for strolls and picnics.
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The popular Yumekana-Mamori charm, available in purple and pink, is a favorite among visitors.
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Suwa Shrine, affectionately known as “Osuwasama”
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Sorry, we don’t.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
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Yes.
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Is parking available?
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Yes, there is parking exclusively for worshippers (for worship purposes only).
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 諏訪神社
- Postal Code
- 190-0023
- Address
- 1-5-15 Shibasakicho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 042-522-5806
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business Hours
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Worship 7:00am - 5:00pm (until 4:30pm depending on the season)
Amulets/Talismans available 8:30am - 4:30pm - Admission
- Free
- Access
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(1)About 10 minutes walk from South Exit of JR Tachikawa Station.
(2)About 10 minutes walk from Tama Monorail Tachikawa-Minami Station. - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)