Shinto shrineNagano

Suwa Taisha Kamisha Honmiya

諏訪大社上社本宮

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Honmiya’s present shrine buildings were completed in 1838.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

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An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Principal Worship Place
Worship place in the shrine complex that venerates its sacred mountain without a honden.
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Chokuganden Prayer Hall
Historic hall associated with prayers offered for the court and provincial rulers.
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Izuhaya Shrine
Subsidiary shrine honoring Izuhayaō, a child deity of the Suwa deity.
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Tenryūsui Pavilion
Well pavilion associated with the shrine’s water and rain-prayer traditions.
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Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Honmiya is about six kilometres southeast of Kami-Suwa Station.

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