Suwa Taisha Kamisha (Honmiya & Maemiya)
In Japanese: 諏訪大社 上社本宮・前宮
The upper shrines of Suwa Taisha, south of Lake Suwa. Honmiya, set in a primeval forest, has the most surviving buildings of the four shrines, in the unique Suwa style with no main hall; Maemiya is said to be where Suwa worship began.
Important Cultural Properties (Honmiya halls)
Nearby
- Suwa Taisha Shrine (Shimosha Akimiya) ≈ 25 min by car
- Mishaka Pond ≈ 40 min by car
- Takato Castle Ruins Park ≈ 45 min by car
- Kitayatsugatake Ropeway & Tsuboniwa ≈ 50 min by car
- Sanbuichi Spring ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Maemiya: 40 min walk from JR Chino Sta.; Honmiya is about 2 km further west
- Good to know
- Grounds open at all hours. Honmiya amulet office 8:30–17:00, treasure hall 9:00–16:00; Maemiya office 9:00–16:30
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info