Suwa-taisha

諏訪大社

shrine in Chino

#1 in Chino / #916 in Japan

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Suwa-taisha, located in Chino, Japan, is one of the oldest and most significant Shinto shrines in the country. It comprises four main shrines, collectively known as Suwa Grand Shrine, which are divided into the Upper Shrine (Kamisha) and the Lower Shrine (Shimosha). The shrine complex is dedicated to the worship of Suwa Myōjin, a powerful deity associated with agriculture, hunting, and warfare. Suwa-taisha is renowned for its ancient rituals and festivals, including the famous Onbashira Festival, which involves the dramatic and perilous transportation of massive sacred logs.

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