Togakushi Shrine

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Hiking Togakushi Shrine: The 5 Shrines and Iconic Cedar Path

January 11, 2026 / Chūbu Region, Hidden Gems, Nagano Prefecture, Temples & Shrines, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

Deep in the forested highlands of Nagano, Togakushi Shrine (Togakushi Jinja, 戸隠神社) is a sacred destination where ancient Japanese mythology meets breathtaking natural beauty. Comprising five distinct shrines, Hokosha, Hinomikosha, Chusha, Kuzuryusha, and Okusha, this spiritual complex is legendary for its association with the “Amano-Iwato” myth, where the sun goddess Amaterasu was lured from a […]

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Togakushi Chu-sha Shrine Nagano Japan

The Complete Guide to Togakushi Shrine Chūsha

January 7, 2026 / Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture, Temples & Shrines

Among the five shrines of Togakushi, the area around Togakushi Shrine Chusha (戸隠 中社) is the most lively. Along the Togakushi hiking trail, numerous restaurants and ryokans are situated near Togakushi Shrine Chusha. Togakushi Tourist Information Center (戸隠観光情報センター) is also situated near the Chusha shrine. If you plan to hike in Togakushi, we highly recommend

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Togakushi Hoko-sha Shrine Nagano Japan

The Complete Guide to Togakushi Hōkōsha Shrine

September 27, 2025 / Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture, Temples & Shrines

Coming from the center of Nagano City, the first sub-shrine of the Togakushi Shrine you will encounter is the Hōkō-sha (戸隠神社 宝光社). Although the precinct of Hokosha is smaller than Togakushi Chusha Shrine, there are plenty of things to see at Togakushi Hokosha. Moreover, it might be the venue of the yearly Togakushi Soba Festival

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