Suwa Jinja
📍 Saga, Saga · 279 Hamasaki, Hamayama, Karatsu
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
Suwa Jinja is located in Hamayama, Karatsu, and enshrines Takeminakata no Kami. A shrine of distinguished lineage invited from Suwa Taisha in Shinshu, it has long been revered as the protective deity of this region. Due to its coastal location, it has garnered devout faith as a deity of fishing and maritime safety. Suwa Jinja is also known as a deity of martial valor, granting strength to face hardship and prevail in contests. Situated in a picturesque location overlooking the Genkai Sea, visitors can enjoy both worship and the beautiful ocean views.
Benefits
maritime safetyfishing protectionvictory and good fortunewarding off misfortunehousehold safetytraffic safety