Sakata jinja

Sakata Shrine is situated on the slope of the mountainside visible from the Northern Shinano Fruit Road running along the east side of Suzaka City. It was established as Suwa Shrine during the Tensho era of the Sengoku period. In the Meiji era, three nearby shrines were gathered as precinct shrines, and in 1908, Hagurosya, Hakusansya, and Akihasya shrines were also merged.

The entrance features a wooden torii gate with intricate carvings and a plaque, with the shrine grounds extending to the left. There is a single sacred pillar on the east side, and the hall of worship is a hirairi-irimoya style building. The main hall is housed within an enclosure, making it impossible to view from the outside. Nestled at the foot of the mountain, the shrine is surrounded by lush greenery, creating a vibrant and serene environment.

Locally, the shrine is sometimes called Kitsune-no-miya (Fox Shrine) due to the presence of an Inari shrine on its grounds. In the Meiji era, a lion dance known as "Kitsune-tsuri" was performed here.