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Togakushi Shrine Hiking Trails Tour in Nagano
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
6 to 7 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Lunch
- High quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
- Englsih-speaking guide
- Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
- Bus Ticket
- Meal for infant
- Transportation fee to meeting point
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
We will meet up infront of Starbucks coffee Midori Nagano station
Start time
09:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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*
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Togakushi Shrine Chusha
We arrive at Chu Sha area. We will see Chu Sha shrine and hike through Togakushi Kodo(hidden trail) and heading to KAGAMIIKE.
1 Hours 15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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)
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will enter beautiful red Shinto gates in line of Tenmei Inari Shrine.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Togakushi Shrine Kuzuryusha
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.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Togakushi Shrine Okusha
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.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Walking shoes are recommended
- In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
- Please wear suitable cloths & shoes for walking. Togakushi sits at an altitude of around 1,100m above sea level. If it rains, it will be cold even in summer time.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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