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Suwa Shrine (Shinjuku)
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An ancient Suwa shrine said to have been founded i…
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807
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5 min walk from JR Takadanobaba Station
1-12-6 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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Shrine
Founded 807
1219 years
Enshrined Deity
建御名方神
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八坂刀売神
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Overview
An ancient Suwa shrine said to have been founded in 807 by enshrining a branch deity from Suwa Grand Shrine in Shinshu. Guardian shrine of the Takadanobaba and Waseda area.
Origins
According to tradition, Suwa Shrine was founded in 807 (the 2nd year of the Daidō era) when a branch deity was enshrined from Suwa Grand Shrine in Shinano Province, present-day Nagano Prefecture. The principal deities are Takeminakata-no-Kami, god of martial valor, agriculture, and hunting, and Yasa…
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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・八坂刀売神"

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Festivals & Events
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Shinjuku Suwa Shrine Summer Festival
The summer festival at Suwa Shrine in Shinjuku Ward (Takadanobaba). Near Waseda University, local residents and students participate in this lively festival featuring mikoshi processions and bon dancing, showcasing community bonds within the urban environment.
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