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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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The Best Guide on What to Do and Where to Go in Togakushi

October 8, 2025 / Chūbu Region, Hidden Gems, Nagano Prefecture, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

If you are looking to enjoy the stunning nature of rural Nagano Prefecture, Togakushi (戸隠), which receives approximately 150 thousand visitors yearly, will be one of your top options. The village situated at the foot of Mt. Togakushi in Myōkō-Togakushi Renzan National Park (妙高戸隠連山国立公園) is a must-see in Nagano. The small Japanese village has a

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The Gentei Ken'no Soba at Okusha-mae Naosuke Togakushi Nagano Japan

Togakushi Soba & Togakushi Soba Festival: Dates & Tips

December 30, 2025 / Chūbu Region, Cultural Experiences & Activities, Nagano Prefecture

Planning a trip to Togakushi in Nagano? Don’t miss out on the Togakushi Soba, one of Japan’s three great buckwheat noodles. The locals take their soba noodles so seriously that there is even a soba festival held in autumn once a year! Read on for everything you need to know about the Togakushi Soba Festival

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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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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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Togakushi Ninja Museum・Ninja Trick Mansion Nagano Japan

The Best Guide to Togakushi Ninja Museum・Ninja Trick Mansion

January 1, 2025 / Chūbu Region, Cultural Experiences & Activities, Hidden Gems, Nagano Prefecture

Besides Kids’ Ninja Village, Togakushi Ninja Museum and Ninja Trick Mansion (戸隠流忍法資料館忍者からくり屋敷), close to the starting point of Togakushi Oku-sha Approach, is another ninja-related attraction in Togakushi. A ninja’s home is often filled with traps that help them get a leg up on their adversaries. If you are interested in visiting one of these

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