諏訪神社
Takanashi, Ueda City
Located near the Takanashi district, close to the Kakeyu Onsen along National Route 254, which leads from Ueda City to Sansaizan, Suwa Shrine stands as a guardian deity of the area.
It is also known as Takanashi Shrine or Takanashi Suwa Shrine, named after the local district.
During the Meiji period, nearby shrines were merged and consolidated into this shrine.
At the entrance, there is a wooden *myojin torii* gate, with an Edo-period *kaguraden* (sacred dance pavilion) nearby, and another *myojin torii* across from it.
Stone steps lead up to the main hall (honden) situated on higher ground.
The *haiden* (worship hall) doubles as a protective structure, featuring a gabled roof with open pillars.
The main hall is a small *ichimensha nagare-zukuri* structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by a veranda on three sides, adorned with intricately carved *kakishouji* (latticed panels).
The *kaguraden* located at the entrance of the shrine is a *yotsumune* structure with a sheet-metal roof.
It features a lower roof extension in the lengthwise direction, and the front is open, without walls or doors.
The Gion Festival held in July is also called the "Kakeyu Sasara Festival," during which the Gion Sanjishi (Three Lion Dance) is performed in this *kaguraden*.
| Location | Takanashi, Ueda City |
|---|---|
| Website | None |
| Kaguraden | Edo Period |
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| Architectural Style | Yotsumune, Sheet-metal Roof |
