13 Yamanaka, Yamanakako Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture
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¥500
Yamanaka Suwa Shrine, located near Lake Yamanaka, is revered as a guardian deity for safe childbirth and child-rearing. Founded in 104 AD, the shrine is known for its annual Yamanaka Myojin Anzan Festival in September, which attracts expectant mothers and newly married couples from across the country. The shrine features a beautiful vermilion-lacquered main hall and a sumo ring on its grounds, reflecting its deep-rooted traditions. Visitors can also explore Yamanaka Asama Shrine via a connecting bridge. With free parking available, it's an accessible and serene spot to experience traditional Japanese spirituality and natural beauty. Be mindful of snow and ice during winter visits.
Deities enshrined: Takeminakata-no-kami, Toyotama-hime-no-mikoto Benefits: Safe childbirth, child-rearing, matchmaking, bestowing children, safe pregnancy, child-rearing Founded: Muromachi Period