Suwa Shrine (Tachikawa City, Tokyo)

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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

  • With its main shrine being Suwa Taisha in Nagano, it boasts a history of over 1,200 years.
  • The shrine is adjacent to the lush Suwa no Mori Park, ideal for strolls and picnics.
  • The popular Yumekana-Mamori charm, available in purple and pink, is a favorite among visitors.

Photos

  • Suwa Shrine, affectionately known as “Osuwasama”

    Suwa Shrine, affectionately known as “Osuwasama”

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?

A

Yes.

Q

Is parking available?

A

Yes, there is parking exclusively for worshippers (for worship purposes only).

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Reviews

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  • 王毅

    整個境內乾乾淨淨,看得到維護很用心,走一圈心情都清爽。

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
Worship 7:00am - 5:00pm (until 4:30pm depending on the season)
Amulets/Talismans available 8:30am - 4:30pm
Admission
Free
Access
(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)