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Suwa Jinja Nagasaki

長崎県

Chief guardian of Nagasaki through the sakoku era — birthplace of the Nagasaki Kunchi festival

Founded

1625

Type

Shrine

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路面電車「諏訪神社」下車すぐ

長崎県長崎市上西山町18-15

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Shrine

Founded 1625

401 years

Enshrined Deity

諏訪大明神

森大明神

住吉大明神

Overview

Founded in 1625 by Aoki Kenkiyo, Suwa Shrine is the chief guardian shrine of Nagasaki and one of the city's Three Grand Shrines. Its autumn festival, the Nagasaki Kunchi (held October 7–9), is designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and features spectacular performances including dragon dances, umbrella floats, and Dutch-inspired acts reflecting Nagasaki's unique international he…

Origins

Founded in 1625 by Aoki Kenkiyo, the shrine was developed by the Edo shogunate as the guardian deity of Nagasaki and watched over the city throughout the isolation-era period of international trade.

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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 "諏訪大明神・森大明神・住吉大明神"

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Festivals & Events
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Nagasaki Kunchi

The autumn grand festival of Suwa Shrine, designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. Features exotic performances including dragon dances, Dutch-inspired acts, and the "Kokkodesho" float toss. Unique cultural exchanges with China and the Netherlands shaped this signature Nagasaki festival.

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