Ogawa Suwa Shrine

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This shrine is famous for its majestic, giant weeping cherry tree, which is over 500 years old. Its branches droop so beautifully that they almost reach the ground, and at full bloom in spring, it creates a dreamlike vision of cascading pale pink flowers. Illuminated at night, the tree radiates a sacred aura that has quietly watched over the area's long history. In the mild climate of Iwaki, you can fully enjoy a landscape where traditional Japanese faith and the vitality of nature merge.

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小川諏訪神社（いわき市）

小川諏訪神社（いわき市）

Fukushima Prefecture

Ogawa Suwa Shrine

Address
67 Miyanotsugo, Shioda, Ogawa Town, Iwaki City, Fukushima
Website
https://kankou-iwaki.or.jp/
Operator
Iwaki Tourism & City Planning Bureau

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