Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Suwataisha shrine

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Suwataisha Shrine

諏訪大社諏訪神社
alternative words: Suwa taisha shrine, Suwataisha, Suwa Taisha, Suwa
keywords: nagano , shrine
related topics: Nagano Prefecture , Lake Suwa
related web sites: http://www.dynax.co.jp/sinsen/culture/jinjya/j_suwa.html
explanation: One of the oldest shrines and located in Nagano Prefecture. Surrounded by high mountains at the lakeside, its site is wonderful. It is worshipping 2 gods, Prince Takeminakata and Princess Yasakatome. During an icy day of the winter, when the lake ice is cut to 2 parts, the people believe the 2 gods to have encountered (Omiwatari). Festival which consists to bring wooden pillars from mountains to rebuild buildings takes place each 7 years (Mihashirasai).