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Suwa Shrine
諏訪神社Nagasaki · Kyushu
Nagasaki's major Shinto shrine, on the slopes of Mount Tamazono, reached by a 277-step stone staircase. It is the primary venue for Nagasaki Kunchi, one of Japan's most famous shrine festivals (Oct 7-9), blending Shinto ritual with Chinese and Dutch-influenced dragon dances reflecting the city's trading-port history.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 3,164 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free admission; donations welcome.
- Nearest station
- Suwa Jinja-mae (Nagasaki Electric Tramway)
- Website
- osuwasan.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
18 min by tram (Line 3, Local Hotarujaya bound) from Nagasaki Station, ~140 yen, alighting at Suwa Jinja-mae.
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