Oshi Suwa Jinja / Toshogu

📍 Saitama, Gyoda-shi · 12-5 Honmaru, Gyoda-shi, Saitama

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

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Unknown

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About

Founded1920

EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken

RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)

FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)

HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/

History

This shrine is a historic shrine located on the ruins of Oshi Castle. It enshrines both Suwa Shrine, which worships the deity Suwa, and Toshogu, which worships Tokugawa Ieyasu. It has long been worshipped as a deity of martial fortune and good luck. The shrine grounds have a solemn atmosphere that evokes the weight of history. Combined with its location on castle ruins, it offers a special experience to visitors.