9th Suwa Autumn Foliage Tour of Three Temples and One Shrine Loved by the Feudal Lord in 2026

About this event

The Suwa clan, said to be descendants of Takeminakata, the deity of Suwa Grand Shrine, have historically relied on three Yakushi Buddha temples: Onsenji, the clan lord's family temple; Buppo Shoryuji, the clan lord's prayer temple; and Choenji, which enshrines a Yakushi Buddha previously moved from Suwa Grand Shrine. This autumn, in addition to these three temples, the Akimiya of Suwa Grand Shrine joins the circuit, held as the 'Pilgrimage of Three Mountains and One Shrine.' At each temple and shrine, visitors can admire distinct autumn foliage: the golden-shining Husband-and-Wife Ginkgoes at Buppo Shoryuji, the colorful tapestry of maple leaves at Onsenji, the crimson-dyed approach at Choenji, and the autumn colors gracing the sacred grounds where historic halls and Onbashira pillars stand at the heart of Suwa faith at Suwa Grand Shrine Akimiya. During the period, autumn foliage light-ups will take place at each temple, alongside mini-concerts, Night Chat with a Buddhist Monk, Shakyo Lantern Yoga, and limited-edition goshuin stamps, shakyo sutra copying, and prayer lanterns. The dedicated hand-copied sutras will be displayed as illuminated lanterns in a magical atmosphere, providing a quiet and soothing moment.

Venue

Buppo Shoryuji Temple

4373 Shigakuwabara, Suwa, Nagano 392-0012