Suwa Shrine
📍 Nagano, Ueda · 5008 Nagatsutsuji, Sanada Town, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture
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
Standing upon the ancient grounds of Sanada Castle, this shrine echoes with the prayers of lords and warriors long departed. Its enduring presence carries the weight of history, connecting visitors to the samurai age and the land's noble past.
Benefits
Castle protectionVictory in battlePeople's welfare