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Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$311.18
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the sacred forests and ancient shrines of Togakushi on this guided walking tour from Nagano. Follow hidden mountain paths lined with towering cedars, visit important Shinto sites like Chusha and Okusha, and hear the legends of Japanese mythology from your local English-speaking guide. Along the way, take in stunning alpine scenery and enjoy a traditional lunch of handmade Togakushi soba noodles, a regional specialty. Depending on the season and conditions, the route may also include quiet forest trails, scenic ponds, or optional cultural stops.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Half-Day Highlights Tour (4h)
Half-Day Highlights Tour(4h): The highlights of Togakushi, including its famous cedar-lined trails, iconic gates, and a delicious soba noodle lunch.
Half-Day Highlights Tour(4h): The highlights of Togakushi, including its famous cedar-lined trails, iconic gates, and a delicious soba noodle lunch.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Optional Visit to Togakure Ninpo Museum (Ninja Museum). Note:It is closed during the winter season.
- A delicious Togakushi soba noodle meal at a renowned local restaurant.
- Transportation to / from all listed destinations
- Zenkoji Temple Option: Visit this Buddhist site with a convenient pickup back to Nagano Station.
- Ninja Museum Entrance Fee
- Transportation fee to meeting point is not included.
- Meal for infant
- Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
Meeting point
In front of Beck’s Coffee inside Nagano Station (just outside the Shinkansen ticket gates)
Return details
In front of Beck’s Coffee inside Nagano Station (just outside the Shinkansen ticket gates)
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In front of Beck’s Coffee inside Nagano Station (just outside the Shinkansen ticket gates)
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Get on the vehicle with you guide and heading to Togakushi.
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Arrival at Kagamiike Pond. It 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) ＊＊Please note: This spot is not accessible during the winter months due to snow, but its beauty in other seasons makes it a must-visit.＊＊
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We will visit hidden gem and view a beautiful red Shinto gates in line called Tenmei Inari Shrine. After this we will be heading to the entrance of Okusha area. ＊＊Please note: This spot is not accessible during the winter months due to snow, but its beauty in other seasons makes it a must-visit.＊＊
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Arrival at Okusha area. 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. ＊＊Please note: The Okusha shrine is not accessible during winter due to snow, but visitors can still enjoy the breathtaking cedar-lined path and the serene winter scenery along the way.＊＊
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Togakushi Shrine OkushaArrival 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. After this, we will be go back to the entrance of Okusha area. ＊＊PLease note: The Okusha shrine is not accessible during winter due to snow, but visitors can still enjoy the breathtaking cedar-lined path and the serene winter scenery along the way.
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Togakushi Shrine KuzuryushaArrival 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. ＊＊Please note:The Kuzuryusha shrine is not accessible during winter due to snow, but visitors can still enjoy the breathtaking cedar-lined path and the serene winter scenery along the way.＊＊
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Togakushi Folk Museum Togakushi Ninja MuseumOptional visit to the Togakure Ninpo Museum (admission not included).
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Togakushi Shrine ChushaVisit Chusha Shrine (Middle Shrine) Savor a delicious bowl of Togakushi soba noodles, one of Japan’s most famous soba dishes, at a local restaurant. Explore the central shrine of Togakushi, dedicated to Tajikarao-no-Mikoto, the god who brought light back to the world. Admire the cedar-lined approach and traditional architecture.
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Visit Hokosha. The Lower Shrine, dedicated to Ame-no-Uwaharu, a deity associated with learning and agriculture. ＊＊PLease note:The Hokosha shrine may not accessible during winter due to snow, but visitors can still enjoy the breathtaking cedar-lined path and the serene winter scenery along the way.
- Zenkoji Temple Option: Visit this historic Buddhist site with a convenient pickup back to Nagano Station. (pass by)
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Get on the vehicle with you guide and heading back to Nagano station. Please note: The duration of this tour depends on the walking pace of the group, so please have extra time for your next schedule after this tour.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Togakushi: A Serene Walk Through Sacred Forests & Soba Traditions
Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$311.18
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!