Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kokuhei-shosha
Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu)
五社神社・諏訪神社
/ Gosha Jinja Suwa Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
10 min walk
Hours
24 hours (shrine office 9:00-16:30)
Overview
Gosha Shrine and Suwa Shrine are two historic shrines that were merged and now share a precinct in central Hamamatsu. Tokugawa Ieyasu designated Gosha Shrine as the tutelary shrine for his son Tokugawa Hidetada, and the shrine has been revered for child protection ever since.
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
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secondary Deity
God of wind, water, and martial arts; protector of warriors; enshrined at Suwa Grand Shrine
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.7081, 137.7283
Physical Address
302-5 Toshi-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
静岡県浜松市中央区利町302-5
Historical Province
Totomi Province
Access
Hamamatsu Station (JR Tokaido Line)
10 min walk
Hours
24 hours (shrine office 9:00-16:30)
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu)?
Gosha Shrine and Suwa Shrine are two historic shrines that were merged and now share a precinct in central Hamamatsu. Tokugawa Ieyasu designated Gosha Shrine as the tutelary shrine for his son Tokugawa Hidetada, and the shrine has been revered for child protection ever since.
Where is Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu) located?
Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu) is located in Hamamatsu-shi, Chuo-ku, Shizuoka. The full address is: 302-5 Toshi-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka.