Place of worship • 3-chōme-17 Wakamatsuchō, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 238-0007, Japan
Suwa Shrine is a historically significant shrine that was transferred from Suwa Taisha in Shinano Province in the late 1573. It was originally located at Nakayokosuka Taki in Miura-gun Yokosukamura and overlooked the Edo Bay from the hill. At that time, this area was known as a fishing village, and Suwa Shrine was revered as the guardian deity of the fishermen.
With the advent of the Meiji era, Yokosuka underwent a transformation into a military port city, and land reclamation was underway. As a result, Suwa Shrine faced a crisis of survival, but it was relocated to its current location with the efforts of dedicated families. The main shrine, built in the 12th year of Taisho, is a celebrated historical site that celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
The main deity enshrined in the main hall is Take Mikazuchi no Kami. In addition, the precincts also enshrine Ameno Minakanushi no Kami in Suitengu, Japan Takemikazuchi no Kami and Ame no Hihoko no Mikoto in Ohtori Shrine, as well as various other deities, becoming objects of diverse faith.
The highlight of Suwa Shrine is the 'Tori no Ichi' festival held at Ohtori Shrine in the precincts. This is the only 'Tori no Ichi' festival on the Miura Peninsula, and it conveys the historic ritual to the present day. If you stroll around the shrine, you can feel the alleyway scenery across the Keikyu Line railway tracks and the quaint old town atmosphere.
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