Suwa Jinja
📍 Tottori, Chizu Town · Chizu
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, enshrined in Chizu Town, is an esteemed shrine that received its divine spirit from Suwa Taisha of Shinano Province. Enshrining Takeminakata no Kami as its principal deity, it has continued to watch over the region's development as a god of valor and pioneering. Within its grounds, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, one can offer sincere prayers in clean air. Since ancient times, it has gathered the faith of people praying for abundant harvests and village safety, and is cherished as an important shrine protecting the Chizu region.
Benefits
Abundant harvestsHousehold safetyProtection from misfortuneGood fortune and prosperityVictory in competitionsTraffic safetyLong life and military success
