The four major shrines around Lake Suwa, 200km northwest of Tokyo is called Suwa Grand Shrine　諏訪大社.   1. Upper shrine, Front branch 　上社前宮   2. Upper shrine, Main branch　上社本宮   3. Lower shrine, Spring branch　下社春宮   4. Lower shrine, Autumn branch　下社秋宮   It is four shrines, but one. Name of … Continue reading The Sacred Pillar Festival