葛山落合神社
4524 Iriyamaiwado Minamioki, Nagano City
Kazurayama Ochiai Shrine stands on a slope surrounded by deep mountains.
It is said that the cedar grove surrounding the shrine was cultivated at the time of its founding.
Originally one of Togakushi's 3,000 shrines, it was renamed Kazurayama Ochiai Shrine in 1794.
The name "Kazurayama" comes from a nearby mountain castle, and "Ochiai" from its lord.
To the right of the main hall stands a smaller shrine dedicated to the Suwa deity, relocated from nearby Irayama Shimizu.
The main hall is a single-bay Kasuga-zukuri style with a shingle roof.
Both the main pillars and eaves pillars are placed on a base, suggesting they were originally built on foundation stones.
There are no railings or side panels, and the eaves are supported by traditional brackets.
The structure's simplicity and the lattice design on the gable walls indicate its age, likely dating back to the late Muromachi period.
The adjacent Suwa Shrine is also a single-bay Kasuga-zukuri style.
It is smaller and more simplified compared to the main hall.
The architectural features and decorative elements suggest it dates back to the early 15th century.
The base of the round pillars is crafted into a sixteen-sided shape, a distinctive characteristic of the period.
| Location | 4524 Iriyamaiwado Minamioki, Nagano City |
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| Website | None |
| Deity | Izanamino-Mikoto |
| Main Hall | Important Cultural Property 1794 (Kansei 6) inscription |
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| Carpenter | Sakurakoji Sensaimon |
| Architectural Style | Single-bay, Kasuga-zukuri, shingle roof |
| Deity | Takeminakata-no-Mikoto |
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| Main Hall | Prefectural Treasure Late Muromachi period |
| Architectural Style | Single-bay, Shinmei-zukuri, thick plank roof |