[Nagasaki] Noble Things Are Often Located Higher Than Others, And The Suwa Shrine Was Also Built At The Top Of A Long Flight Of Stairs

The stairs of the approach to Suwa Shrine in Nagasaki were long and steep, perfect for the hilly town of Nagasaki

long stairway in Suwa Jinja — Staircase of Nagasaki Suwa Shrine

The Suwa Shrine in Nagasaki sits on top of a hill. The approach to the shrine has a steep staircase, and even if one does not know how prestigious this shrine is, it is made to look somewhat dignified. The shrine overlooks the town. Most often, the exalted are literally higher than the common beings. The builders of the shrine must have been aware of this.

As I stood at the bottom of the steps to go to the shrine, I looked up and saw a pair of men and women stopped in the middle of the steps. They appear to be resting a bit. Perhaps they were tired from climbing the stairs.