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The area of Suwa city were habited since {{I|Paleolithic Japan}} [[Paleolithic Japan|Paleolithic era]]. The Grand Shrine of Suwa (existing since the 7th century) consists of two sites on Lake Suwa: the Upper Shrine in Suwa and {{i|Chino}} [[Chino]], and the Lower Shrine in {{i|Shimosuwa}} [[Shimosuwa]]. {{I|Suwa Clan}} [[Suwa Clan]] controlled these area since {{I|Nara Period}} [[Nara Period]] (710-794), with a symbolic child priest (''ōhōri'') considered a reincarnation of the god Takeminakata, and real authority held by the position of ''jinchōkan''. | The area of Suwa city were habited since {{I|Paleolithic Japan}} [[Paleolithic Japan|Paleolithic era]]. The Grand Shrine of Suwa (existing since the 7th century) consists of two sites on Lake Suwa: the Upper Shrine in Suwa and {{i|Chino}} [[Chino]], and the Lower Shrine in {{i|Shimosuwa}} [[Shimosuwa]]. {{I|Suwa Clan}} [[Suwa Clan]] controlled these area since {{I|Nara Period}} [[Nara Period]] (710-794), with a symbolic child priest (''ōhōri'') considered a reincarnation of the god Takeminakata, and real authority held by the position of ''jinchōkan''. | ||
According to legend, during the {{i|Yamato}} [[Yamato Kingship|Yamato period]], the god Takeminakata fought and defeated the iron-wielding goddess Moreya using a wisteria vine, leading to his worship in the region as a mountain god. Despite political changes, the shrine remained important. During the two {{i|Yuan}} [[Yuan Dynasty|Mongol]] invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281, Takeminakata supported Japan. The {{i|404}} [[Takeda Clan]] conquered Suwa in 1542, but valued Takeminakata. Later, under the {{i|Tokugawa}} [[Tokugawa Shogunate]], the Suwa clan returned to power and ruled the Suwa Domain. But, the {{i|Meiji}} [[Meijism|Meiji]] reforms in 1868 ended Suwa's priestly authority, and the last Suwa ''ōhōri'' died in 2002. | |||
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Revision as of 14:49, 9 April 2025
AustriaTemplate:CountryInfoSuwa (諏訪市; Suwa-shi) is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, 
Japan. It does belong to Suwa Lake.
History
This section also includes a part of
Touhou lore since it influenced
Suwa city itself.
Historical Context
The area of Suwa city were habited since 
Paleolithic era. The Grand Shrine of Suwa (existing since the 7th century) consists of two sites on Lake Suwa: the Upper Shrine in Suwa and 
Chino, and the Lower Shrine in 
Shimosuwa. 
Suwa Clan controlled these area since 
Nara Period (710-794), with a symbolic child priest (ōhōri) considered a reincarnation of the god Takeminakata, and real authority held by the position of jinchōkan.
According to legend, during the 
Yamato period, the god Takeminakata fought and defeated the iron-wielding goddess Moreya using a wisteria vine, leading to his worship in the region as a mountain god. Despite political changes, the shrine remained important. During the two 
Mongol invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281, Takeminakata supported Japan. The 
Takeda Clan conquered Suwa in 1542, but valued Takeminakata. Later, under the 
Tokugawa Shogunate, the Suwa clan returned to power and ruled the Suwa Domain. But, the 
Meiji reforms in 1868 ended Suwa's priestly authority, and the last Suwa ōhōri died in 2002.
Town
During Post-Meiji reformations, on April 1, 1889, village of Kamisuwa was founded. On April 20, 1891, Kawasuwa got elevated to town status.
City
Suwa town was founded on August 10, 1941 by combining Kamisuwa, Toyoda, and Shiga villages.
When Mountain of Faith was released in August 17, 2007, Suwa has became more popular because of the Moriya Shrine owned by gods 
Kanako Yasaka, 
Suwako Moriya and the shrine maiden 
Sanae Kochiya. The Moriya Shrine is based on the real-life Suwa Grand Shrine.
Relationships
Friends
Shimosuwa - We have similar traditions but we're located on different sides of the Suwa Lake.
Chino - Together we're a part of Upper Shrine.
Frenemies
Enemies
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