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Okkoto Suwa jinja

5410 Okkoto, Fujimi Town, Suwa District

Okkoto Suwa Shrine

A Shrine Without a Main Hall, Rare in Shrine Architectural History
Suwa Shrine in the Okkoto district of Fujimi Town was established as a shrine without a main hall, which is very rare in the history of shrine architecture.
It was enshrined in the late Edo period, originally having both an upper and lower shrine.
After the upper shrine was lost after World War II, the main hall of the lower shrine was merged with the upper shrine, forming its current structure.

Okkoto Suwa Shrine

Okkoto Suwa Shrine

The haiden and heiden, built in Genna 3 (1617) as part of the Upper Shrine's main hall, were relocated to their current location in Kaei 2 (1849).
Following the tradition of relocating older buildings to related shrines during renovations, these halls were moved similarly.

Okkoto Suwa Shrine

The heiden and main hall are surrounded by a fence, preventing close viewing but allowing observation of the detailed carvings.
The haiden has verandas with railings on three sides, and includes intricate carvings on the head, tie beams, and frog-leg struts, as well as decorative rafter ends.

Okkoto Suwa Shrine

Okkoto Suwa Shrine

The ceiling inside features a folding lattice structure.
The shrine is noted for its detailed carvings, with the vividness of the carvings standing out more than the colors of the lacquer and vermilion paint.

Okkoto Suwa Shrine

Okkoto Suwa Shrine

Okkoto Suwa Shrine - Fujimi Town

The heiden floor is raised higher than the haiden, with verandas extending from the front and back gable gates, and side doors installed.
The heiden features cylindrical columns with intricate carvings on the floral-latticed doors and surrounding walls.

Okkoto Suwa Shrine - Fujimi Town

The main hall stands behind the heiden within a covered structure.
The main hall, adorned with intricate carvings of dragons on the beams and gable ends, leaves a striking impression in the sunlight.

Okkoto Suwa Shrine

Okkoto Suwa Shrine

Location5410 Okkoto, Fujimi Town, Suwa District
WebsiteNone
DeityTakeminakata no Mikoto
Main HallDocumented in Bunsei 2 (1819)
CarpenterSabei Yasukane Koike
Architectural StyleSingle-bay nagare-zukuri, cypress bark roofing, gable with decorative bargeboards
HaidenNational Important Cultural Property
Documented in Genna 3 (1617)
CarpenterGozemon Chikanari Hara
Architectural StyleSingle-bay, single story, forward-facing gable with decorative bargeboards, copper roofing
HeidenNational Important Cultural Property
Documented in Genna 3 (1617)
CarpenterGozemon Chikanari Hara
Architectural StyleSingle-bay, single story, gable roof, copper roofing

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