2025 Togakushi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Togakushi Shrine is known as a spiritual holy place in Nagano Prefecture, and is a spot where you can visit while feeling the beauty of nature and history⛩️. It is particularly characterized by its mysterious atmosphere, and as you walk along the approach to the shrine, you will see a majestic view surrounded by old trees🍃. The beautiful scenery of the four seasons is attractive, and the autumn leaves and fresh green leaves in spring are especially spectacular🍂🌸. The shrine grounds are dotted with various shrines of various sizes, including the magnificent "Okusha" and "Nakasha," enveloping visitors in a sacred atmosphere💫. Togakushi Shrine is also a symbol of faith in Japan's "Shinto," and you can experience a sense of your heart being purified in the solemn air✨. 📍Basic information (check the official website for the latest information) ✴︎Address: Togakushi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture ✴︎Access: About 1 hour by bus from Nagano Station ✴︎Fee: Free (additional fees may apply depending on the facility) ✴︎Opening hours: Visits are possible 24 hours a day Travel TIPS Togakushi Shrine is also famous as a power spot💪. In particular, you need to walk along a long approach to the "Okusha" shrine, so it's perfect for those who want to experience the feeling of climbing a mountain! 💼✨Enjoying the small waterfalls and moss-covered cobblestones along the way will make you feel even more sacred🌿. It's easy to access by foot or bus, but be sure to prepare to walk as if you're hiking👟. #Spring0yentrip #Domestictravel

#Spring0yentrip "Kagamiike Pond in Nagano Prefecture is a fantastic spot where the scenery of each season is reflected on the lake surface. Especially during the autumn foliage season and in the morning, the beautiful scenery of the Togakushi mountain range reflected on the mirror-like water surface spreads out 🍁 Points of interest A mecca for reflection photography → The best time is early morning when there is no wind 📷✨ Seasonal scenery → You can enjoy the fresh greenery of spring, the autumn leaves, and the snowy scenery of winter all year round 🍂❄️ Quiet atmosphere → There are especially few people in the morning, creating a mysterious space 🌿 Access information About 1 hour by bus from JR "Nagano Station". About 10 minutes on foot from "Togakushi Campsite" 🚶♂️

#Spring0yentrip "Togakushi Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is a historic shrine surrounded by mysterious rows of cedar trees. In particular, the approach to the "Okusha" shrine has a solemn atmosphere and a mysterious landscape✨ Highlights Impressive rows of cedar trees → The approach lined with giant cedar trees that are hundreds of years old is mysterious🌳 The presence of the Okusha shrine → The journey to worship is long, but the sense of accomplishment is great💪 Power spot → The air is clear, and you feel like your heart is cleansed✨ Access information About an hour by bus from JR "Nagano Station". It is also recommended to visit as if you are hiking🚶♂️

#Travelwithme #Togakushi #TogakushiShrine #Kuzuryusha #Yasuijinnotaki Togakushi Shrine is made up of five shrines: 1. Hokosha 2. Hinomikosha 3. Chusha 4. Kuzuryusha 5. Okusha The fourth shrine, Kuzuryusha, is located very close to the fifth shrine, Okusha⛩️It was only a few minutes walk away, so I was able to visit both🙏 Kuzuryusha is revered as the god of water, water mouth, bountiful harvest, protection from evil, tooth decay, and matchmaking⛩️ After visiting the shrine, which is surrounded by beautiful greenery, a 30-minute walk from the large torii gate, I was able to calm my mind with the gentle sounds of the nearby "Yasuijinnotaki" waterfall✨I felt refreshed! "Togakushi Shrine Kuzuryu-sha" 📍Japan, 〒381-4101, Togakushi 3690, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture (Bus stop 🚏 Togakushi Okusha entrance, or 30-35 minutes walk from the parking lot)

#Travelwithme #Nagano #Togakushi #TogakushiShrine #Okusha Starting from the "Otorii gate of Togakushi Shrine, Okusha", about 30 minutes walk along the approach to the "Okusha Shrine, Okusha" is where you'll find it⛩️ The road from the "Otorii gate" to the "Cedar Trees" was flat, so it was easy to walk, but from the area where you pass through the "Cedar Trees" to the "Okusha", there was a continuous uphill slope and stairs. I recommend wearing comfortable sneakers when visiting. The first half of the visit was refreshing as I looked at the beautiful scenery, but the second half was full of uphill slopes and stairs, and I was a little out of breath. However, when I finally arrived at the "Togakushi Shrine Okusha"⛩️, I felt a great sense of accomplishment✨ "Togakushi Shrine Okusha" 📍Japan, 〒381-4101, Togakushi 3690, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture (About 30-35 minutes walk from the bus stop 🚏 "Togakushi Okusha Entrance" or the parking lot 🅿️)

#Travelwithme #Nagano #Togakushi #CedarAvenue "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Cedar Avenue" is a mysterious old road with large cedar trees over 400 years old lining both sides of the approach to the shrine🌲 There were cedar trees with holes in their trunks, cedar trees with intricately intertwined roots, and cedar trees covered in moss. The view of the sunlight filtering through the solemn cedar trees was indescribably beautiful✨ The cedar avenue here is a power spot that is familiar from TV commercials! "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Cedar Tree Line (Shrine Grove)" 📍Togakushi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, 381-4101 (It is located on the approach from "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Otorii" to "Togakushi Shrine Okusha". It is right in front of you after passing "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Zuishinmon".)

#Travelwithme #Nagano #TogakushiShrine #Zuishinmon #Fantasticscenery After walking for about 15-20 minutes through the beautiful fresh greenery from the "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Torii", you will see a red building. Young leaves sprouted on the roof, and the sunlight shining through the trees was a mystical sight🌿✨The view made me feel as if I had escaped reality and wandered into a world of stories. This is also the point where the footpath leading from "Togakushi Forest Botanical Garden" to "Okusha" joins. "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Zuishinmon" 📍Japan, 〒381-4101 Togakushi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture (It is located halfway between "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Torii" and "Togakushi Shrine Okusha".)

#Travel with me #Nagano Prefecture #Togakushi Shrine #Great Torii Gate #Fresh greenery "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Otorii Gate⛩️" is quietly standing in the vibrant greenery as you walk along the sidewalk from the bus stop🚏"Togakushi Okusha Entrance" or the parking lot to the Okusha🌿 In mid-May, the snow has melted and the season of beautiful fresh greenery has arrived. Streams flow on both sides of the sidewalk, and the buds of the plants have begun to sprout, allowing you to enjoy nature to the fullest✨ "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Otorii Gate" is on the way to "Togakushi Shrine Okusha"⛩️The Otorii Gate is about 2km (30 minutes on foot) from the Okusha to the Okusha. After passing through the large torii gate and walking through the beautiful nature, it was very quiet and I felt refreshed and relaxed 🌲 "Togakushi Shrine Okusha Large Torii" 📍3506 Togakushi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, 381-4101

Nagano is a prefecture with many majestic mountains and beautiful natural scenery. Togakushi-jinja Shinto Shrine is one of them. Walking through the snowy paths and praying at the shrines gave me a very interesting spiritual experience. Especially the road leading to Togakushi-okusha Shrine with 2 rows of old pine trees with foliage covered with snow is a great photo spot. The photo number 1,2,3,9 in this post were taken here. I feel like I can spend hours walking under these trees to feel their beauty and sacredness. There are 2 ways to go to Okusha(奥社), an easy asphalt road and a snowy road that is a bit difficult but the winter scenery is wonderful. You can see the snow-covered mountains and walking through the snow-covered paths making you feel like you're in a fairy tale. it took us about 45 minutes to walk from Chusha(中社) to Okusha(奥社), it’s a little bit tired but you will find that snowy road is worth the trip. I hope you would have a great time traveling to Nagano ❄️🧡✨ #冬旅 #絶景 #長野県 #tripmemory2022 #japantravel #japantravel #Nagano #戸隠神社