Overview
Tenso Suwa Shrine (天祖諏訪神社, Tensō Suwa Jinja) in Minami-Ōi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo is a gōshi (合祀 — combined) shrine that unites the veneration of two distinct divine lineages: the solar goddess Amaterasu-Ōmikami (天照大御神) of the Tensō (天祖) tradition, and Takeminakata-no-Mikoto (建御名方命) of the Suwa (諏訪) tradition. The shrine serves as a chinjugami (鎮守神 — tutelary guardian) for the local community of southern Shinagawa.
Enshrined Kami & Blessings
- 天照大御神 (Amaterasu-Ōmikami) — solar deity, protection of the nation, household safety
- 建御名方命 (Takeminakata-no-Mikoto) — victory, martial arts, agricultural abundance
The shrine also venerates the 鷹島神社 (Kashima deity), associated with financial fortune (財運), and performs regular inunohi (戌の日 — Dog Day) ceremonies for safe childbirth and child protection.
e-Omamori
Digital blessing from Tenso Suwa Shrine
Carry the protection of this sacred place. Your e-Omamori holds the intention you set — active for 365 days.