[2025 Gujo Attraction] Travel Guide for Togakushi Shrine (Updated Jul)

3 things to do when you visit Togakushi Shrine in winter (Eng below) Togakushi Shrine is a historic shrine in Nagano Prefecture that is known for its beautiful nature and sacred atmosphere. Here are some things you should definitely do when you visit. 1. Worship Togakushi Shrine has five shrines (shrines), and it is especially famous for going to the "Okusha". The Okusha is located in the mountains, and you can walk there while feeling the sacred atmosphere. It is quite a distance, so it is best to go by car, but it is dangerous in winter, so drivers who do not like snow should avoid it. 2. Walk the Okusha Approach In winter, you can only go as far as the Nakasha, but to get to the Okusha, you walk along a sacred cedar tree-lined road, so even if you cannot go all the way to the back, this is very beautiful and calming. From the Nakasha to the entrance of the Okusha, you can take a taxi (Nagano Kanko Jidosha) in 5 minutes, but please note that there is only one taxi running recently. 3. Taste Togakushi Soba The area around Togakushi is famous for "Togakushi Soba". I recommend trying some fresh soba noodles at a local soba restaurant after your visit. However, I was born and raised overseas, so I'm used to strong flavors and honestly I didn't really like it, but I recommend it for those who like milder flavors. If you want to go, like and save this ✨ And this is a trivial story, but I'll say it first because I think there will be people who are concerned about my outfit 😊 I was wearing several layers of underwear, and on top of that I was wearing warm beige fleece tights and other cold weather measures, so I was sweating while walking. To be honest, it was hot. That's all 🔥 #Domestic travel #Tourism

Togakushi Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is covered in pure white snow in winter, showing off a beauty that is like another world✨. On the approach to the inner shrine, the silent rows of cedar trees create a solemn atmosphere, and just walking through them makes you feel like your soul is being cleansed🌿. The snow-covered torii gates and shrine buildings are truly mystical❄️. After worshiping, we recommend enjoying the local specialty, Togakushi soba! Eating warm soba in the cold air will soothe both your mind and body😊. Be sure to visit Togakushi Shrine to experience the silence and beauty that is unique to winter📸✨. #winterspectacles #snowscapes #naganotourism #domestictraveltrip #togakushishrine

🌟Visiting power spots🌟 I went back to my hometown of Nagano City for the first time in a while and visited a power spot✨ I'm sure there are many people in the Kitashinshu area of ​​Nagano Prefecture who often visit! ? Togakushi's Okusha, Nakasha, Kagamiike, etc. Zenkoji, Togakushi, and soba are now a set😅 I thought it would be nice because it was a little cooler, but it was so hot that I was pretty exhausted... I recommend going in the fall because you can see the autumn leaves🍁 Please go and check it out!!