Suwa Shrine — Attraction in Tokyo

Suwa Shrine, also known as Suwajinja or Sugata Shrine in its registered name, is one of the local worship centers for Nippori and Yanaka residents and is considered to be the chief guardian of Nippori-Yanaka area.

Based on the description of the Tokyo Metropolitan Shrine Agency [TMSA], Suwa Shrine is perhaps one of the oldest shrines in Tokyo, although TMSA does not the year the Shrine was built or created. But because the Shrine seems to be built in the 2nd year of Genkyu era, thus, probably it was built in 1205 AD.

With falling tree leaves from tall trees, Suwa Shrine looks even stylish and "ancient". Although there was a custodian or handyman who was doing maintenance for the Shrine, there were signs that Suwa Shrine was showing deteriorating in Shrine's building structure. However, its Worship Hall is still quite well maintained, clean and organized.

Suwa Shrine is within a few minutes' walk from Nishi-Nippori Station. Shrine is open 24 hours and is free...

Very nice shrine with nice view looking down Nishinippori station, several rail ways with Skytree in the distance! Must visit on the last weekend of August when Summer festival is taken place for two days with lots of Yomise or street shops around! If you are happen to be around on new year, this is very popular place for Hatsumoude for local people...

After 20minutes walk, reached Suwa shrine after climbing the stairs (near Nishi Nippori station bicycle parking tunnel). It’s a wide precinct with few people worshipping while some are taking cigarette break on farthest area. Weather is cloudy so there’s a lot of mosquitoes around. The two guardian dogs are very mascular in stature. Pre printed...