Chinzai Taisha Suwa Jinja

Revered as the great shrine representative of Nagasaki under the name 'Chinzai Taisha,' this Suwa Jinja has gathered devout faith as a guardian deity of the town since the Sengoku through Edo periods. In Nagasaki, where foreign cultures have intermingled, it has steadfastly supported the faith in Japanese deities. Particularly renowned for the Nagasaki Kunchi festival held each autumn with solemn ceremonies, it continues to watch over the unity of the townspeople and the preservation of culture, remaining beloved by many as a spiritual pillar of Nagasaki.