Akatsuka Suwa Jinja

Akatsuka Suwa Jinja is an ancient shrine in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, enshrining the divine spirit of Suwa Taisha in Shinshu. Located on the Musashino Plateau in Akatsuka, it has long served as a spiritual foundation for local residents. Its traditional Taasobiis rice-planting ritual has been designated a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, preserving the region's agricultural heritage. Through the valiant virtue of Takeminakata-no-kami, the shrine bestows strength to overcome hardships and fortune in contests. The quiet grounds set within a residential area offer a tranquil refuge from daily life.