Togakushi Shrine Hiking Trails Tour in Nagano
Only a couple of hours from Tokyo, this sacred Togakushi Shinto-Shrine can easily be visited in a day trip. Togakushi shrine is like no other. Far from the usual tourist destination, it is a true hidden gem.
The Togakushi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nagano Prefecture, in Japan. Mt. Togakushi is where Togakushi shrine sits and it is in the National Park called Myoukou Togakushi Renzan National Park.
Discover hidden hiking routes that you likely wouldn’t find alone on this guided tour. We begin our exploration of ancient pilgrimage trails at Togakushi, where a steep sometimes but not too long, such as going up the stairs to the shrines and hiking mountain path. We walk the old trails called “Togakushi Kodo” and you will see old Shinto statues and beautiful, great, spiritual cedars, line our route along the way to our destination of Okusha. We will visit 3 shrines and also enjoy having Togakushi soba(Togakushi Soba is ranked in top 3 soba in Japan) for a lunch.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Nagano Station, Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan
Meet up with our guide at Nagano station and go to the bus station.
*Round trip tickets from Nagano station to Togakushi area is now apx.¥2900/person*
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Nagano Station, Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan
Get on the bus with you guide and heading to Togakushi.
Please note: Bus leaves at 9:40, so please meet our guide at 9:30. If you are late and we have other guests, unfortunately we will leave you and we cannot make refund.
Stop At: Togakushi Shrine Chusha, 3506 Toagakushi, Nagano 381-4101 Nagano Prefecture
We arrive at Chu Sha area. We will see Chu Sha shrine and hike through Togakushi Kodo(hidden trail) and heading to KAGAMIIKE.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Kagami-ike Pond, Togakushi, Nagano, 381-4101, Japan
Kagamiike Pond is a spectacular spot of fresh greens and forest where the mountains of Togakushi are reflected on the surface of the water like Kagami (mirror in Japanese)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tenmeiinari Shrine, Togakushi, Nagano, 381-4101, Japan
We will enter beautiful red Shinto gates in line of Tenmei Inari Shrine.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Togakushi Shrine Okusha (Main Shrine) Zuishinmon, Togakushi, Nagano, 381-4101, Japan
You will see 400 years old massive cedar trees linking to the path to Oku Sha. This journey into the heart of the forest is about 2km long and through the red Zuishinmon Gate, past cedar trees, up to the Main Hall which sits spectacularly on the mountainside of Mt. Togakushi. You will also visit to Kuzuryu Sha at this point.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Togakushi Shrine Kuzuryusha, Togakushi, Nagano 381-4101 Nagano Prefecture
Arrival at Kuzuryusha Shrine, which is The former enshrines a nine-headed dragon, which governs water. Farmers make prayers for rain here. In addition, it is also worshipped as a god of matchmaking.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Togakushi Shrine Okusha, Togakushi, Nagano 381-4101 Nagano Prefecture
Arrival at Okusha Shrine, where is the innermost of the five Togakushi shrines. The shrine enshrines the god of strength, who moved the rock so that Amaterasu could come out of hiding. Okusha Shrine is considered the most important of the five Togakushi shrines.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Togakushi Okusha, Togakushi, Nagano, 381-4101, Japan
You will have a break here after decent distance of walkiing. A littile bit late lunch time to avoid the busytime. Soba noodles are what you have for lunch. Soba is Nagano’s special product and also Togakushi Soba is one of the best and most famous Soba in Japan.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Togakushi Okusha, Togakushi, Nagano, 381-4101, Japan
Bus will leave at 14 :27 and we go back to Nagano station.
Please note: If we cannot catch the bus at 14:27, next bus will be 15:17, so please have extra time for your next schedule after this tour.
Stop At: Nagano Station, Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan
Bus will arrive at Nagano station at 15:40, where the guide say goodbyes to you. The end of the time depends on the pace of the group and also the bus.
Please note: If we catch the bus at 15:17, tour will conclude at 16:30.
Please also note: Sometimes bus will be delayed, so please have extra time for your next schedule after this tour
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 8 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
09:30 AM
Duração: 6 To 7 Hours
Ponto de partida: Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano, 1-chōme-22-6 Minamichitose, Nagano, 380-8543, Japan
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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