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Chief guardian shrine of Fujioka, graced by a 500-year-old sacred cedar and intricate Edo-period carvings
10 min walk from JR Gunma-Fujioka Station
Fujioka, Fujioka, Gunma
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The chief guardian Suwa shrine of Fujioka, an ancient shrine revered as a deity of martial prowess.
Enshrining Takeminakata no Mikoto, it is said to have been invited from Suwa Taisha in Shinshu.
The grounds sit atop a small hill in central Fujioka, offering panoramic views of the city.
The main hall carvings are exquisite works by Edo-period master craftsmen.
The annual November Tori no Ichi fair…
Fujioka Suwa Shrine is traditionally said to have been founded around 1000 CE, when the deity Takeminakata no Mikoto was enshrined here by invitation from Suwa Taisha in Shinano Province. As Suwa faith carried the character of a martial and military deity, the shrine is believed to have gained the d…
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "建御名方命"
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