Suwa Jinja (諏訪神社) is a Shinto shrine in Chizu, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Known from the time of the Mongol invasions, the shrine is celebrated for its Zelkova and momiji. The Honden dates to 1832.[1] The Onbashira Festival, held in the Year of the Tiger and Year of the Rooster, sees pillars of Japanese cedar carried through the town.[2]
| Suwa Jinja (諏訪神社) | |
|---|---|
 Suwa Jinja in Chizu | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Location | |
  Shown within Japan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 35°16′16″N 134°13′53″E / 35.27111°N 134.23139°E |
 Glossary of Shinto | |
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References
edit- ^ "Suwa Jinja". Chizu Town. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ "Suwa Jinja Onbashira". Chizu Town. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
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