【極秘】諏訪大社に正体不明の神が祀られてる？日本最古の神社の謎

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Suwa Grand Shrine, located in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, is the head shrine of approximately 25,000 Suwa shrines nationwide and is considered one of the oldest shrines in Japan.
At Suwa Grand Shrine, an unusual ritual involving the offering of 75 deer was performed.
This unique religious perspective is one of the characteristics of the "Suwa faith" passed down in the Suwa region and is said to have greatly influenced the creation of Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece, Princess Mononoke.
Furthermore, Suwa Grand Shrine is known for lacking a main hall, which is always present in typical shrines.
The reason for this lies in a great secret related to the deity enshrined at Suwa Grand Shrine.
So, what kind of shrine is Suwa Grand Shrine?
And who exactly is the deity enshrined there?
Let's delve into the mystery of Suwa Grand Shrine, an unconventional shrine that defies common sense.

▼Table of Contents
00:00 This Episode's Theme
01:04 ① What is Suwa Grand Shrine?
02:22 ② The Mystery of the Deities Worshipped
06:34 ③ A Deity Older Than Takeminakata-no-Kami
11:31 ④ Why Nature Worship Remains
12:50 ⑤ Another Deity
14:34 ⑥ Shinto Rituals Continuing from the Jomon Period
16:16 ⑦ The Mystery of Suwa Faith
18:46 ⑧ The Rituals of Human Sacrifice
19:34 ⑨ A Contradictory Festival
22:46 ⑩ Suwa Grand Shrine Seales Earthquakes
26:25 Bonus (The Seven Wonders of Suwa Grand Shrine)

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■Reference Books
・I'm Curious About the Gods of Suwa
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・The Origin and Development of Suwa Faith
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・Suwa Grand Shrine Official Website
https://suwataisha.or.jp/about/miyamo...
・Movie "Shika no Kuni" (The Land of Deer) 2025 Visual Folklore Inc.
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・Shimosuwa Onsen Official Website
https://shimosuwa.com/misayama/
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