A beautiful and peaceful shrine, perfect for those looking to experience a spiritual and cultural site in the city. With no entrance fee and fewer crowds during the weekdays, it offers a quiet and reflective atmosphere.
The temple grounds are well maintained, featuring traditional architecture, sacred monuments, and a serene ambiance. As an important Shinto shrine, it holds deep historical and cultural significance.
A great place to explore, appreciate Japan’s spiritual heritage, and enjoy a moment of tranquility 🧘away from the city's busy streets.
We visited Suwa Shrine 諏訪神社 in October. This is a sprawling Shinto shrine located a top a very long set of stairs.
During our visit, they were setting up for a festival so there were plenty of workers climbing up and down the stairs. It was super hot on this day which made the climb up the stairs a bit tiring.
One you get up the main steps, there's plenty of things to look at and you can also walk to other nearby shrines in the area.
Shrine on top of the hill. It's just a few minutes walk from the streetcar station and you can easily identify it through the stone Tori gates. Offer a nice city view once you clear the stairs and reach the top.
