Suwa Jinja (Kumamoto)
熊本県
A Kamakura-era branch of Suwa Taisha, established as the western guardian of the castle town by Kato Kiyomasa and revered by the Hosokawa daimyo.
Founded
1200
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Shrine
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15 min walk from JR Kumamoto Station
Kasuga, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City
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Overview
A shrine in Nishi-ku of Kumamoto City enshrining Takeminakata, revered by both Kato and Hosokawa clans as western guardian of the city.
Origins
The Suwa Shrine is said to have been founded around 1200 during the Kamakura period, when the deity Takeminakata was enshrined here after being transferred from Suwa Taisha in Shinano Province. The original site of the shrine is believed to have differed from its current location, though precise det…
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Divine Benefits
Martial Fortune
Warding Off Evil
Abundant Harvest
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "建御名方神"
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