Suwa Shrine (Tottori)

Suwa Jinja (諏訪神社)
Suwa Jinja in Chizu
Religion
AffiliationShinto
Location
Suwa Shrine (Tottori) is located in Japan
Suwa Shrine (Tottori)
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates35°16′16″N 134°13′53″E / 35.27111°N 134.23139°E / 35.27111; 134.23139
Glossary of Shinto

Suwa Jinja (諏訪神社) is a Shinto shrine in Chizu, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Known from the time of the Mongol invasions, the shrine is celebrated for its Zelkova and momiji. The Honden dates to 1832.[1] The Onbashira Festival, held in the Year of the Tiger and Year of the Rooster, sees pillars of Japanese cedar carried through the town.[2]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Suwa Jinja". Chizu Town. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  2. ^ "Suwa Jinja Onbashira". Chizu Town. Retrieved 23 April 2011.


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