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Togakushi Shrine Guided Walk Tour with Experienced Guide＜Nagano＞

English guide

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Highlights

Guided walk tour around Togakushi Shrine
An expert guide will explain the history of Togakushi
"Okusha/Kuzuryusha Guided Walk" is 2 and a half hour plan that is easy for beginners
"Five Shrines of Togakushi Guided Walk" is 6 hours plan recommended for who want to enjoy thoroughly

What to expect

A guided walk tour around Togakushi Shrine. An experienced local staff will guide you the history of Togakushi. Choose from two plans to suit your schedule. Why don't you take a leisurely stroll through the rich nature and historical heritage?

What's included

English-speaking guide

Packages (2)

Starting at: 10:00
Group size: Up to 1 person

Possible number of participants: 1-10

Schedule

10:00
Check-In at “Okusha Sando Entrance Parking Lot” or “Lower Togakushi”
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Guided by an Experienced Guide
Togakushi Shrine remains rich nature and historical heritage. With the experience and knowledge of a guide, you will not only feel safe, but you will also be able to experience new discoveries and excitement that are different from walking alone.
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Let’s Start of the Stroll
A guide will take you around Five Shrines of Togakushi. Shrine as you walk along the 8km round-trip approach to the shrine. We will visit famous places such as Japan's largest cedar avenue and power spots. Enjoy a stroll with the mystical atmosphere and fresh air of Togakushi.
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Hokosha
The main blessings are said to be safe childbirth, warding off evil spirits, and matchmaking. There are beautiful carvings around the shrine.
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Hinomikosha
Hinomikosha is the smallest of the five shrines and is characterized by its quiet and rustic atmosphere. Revered as the god of bugaku performing arts, the god of matchmaking, and the god of fire protection.
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Chusha
As you pass through the large torii gate, you will see sacred trees that are over 700 years old, as well as the Sanbonsugi, which is over 800 years old. Chusha is said to have divine virtues for academic achievement, business prosperity, good luck, warding off evil spirits, and family safety.
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Kuzuryusha
Kuzuryu Shrine, which is said to be the oldest of the five shrines, enshrines Kuzuryu no Okami, the god of Togakushi's landowners, the god of water, the god of rain, the god of cavities, and the god of matchmaking.
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Okusha
The main shrine of Togakushi Shrine, called "Okusha". It is believed to bring blessings such as good luck, fulfillment of wishes, abundant harvests, and victory in sports. The sight of over 200 cedar trees lining the approach for about 500 meters from the Suijin-mon gate is truly spectacular.
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End of Activity

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
"Okusha Sando Entrance Parking Lot" or "Lower Togakushi"
Click here for the map of "Okusya Sando Entrance Parking"
Click here for the map of "Lower Togakushi Shrine"

Restrictions

People 18 years old and above can participate in this activity.
We request that you pay for the tour guide's lunch during the tour. (Separately, to be paid locally on the day of the tour) ^[A]
Please let us know if you have any requests for lunch content.(e.g.: wish to arrange for a box lunch, wish to have lunch at a soba noodle restaurant) ^[A]

What to bring

Clothes that are comfortable to move around in, athletic shoes or trekking shoes, raincoats, backpack or waist bag (for drinks, luxury items, change of clothes, etc.), hats, sunglasses, gloves, stockings, etc. as appropriate. ^[B]
Lunch fee, clothes that are comfortable to move around in, athletic shoes or trekking shoes, raincoats, backpack or waist bag (for drinks, luxury goods, change of clothes, etc.), hats, sunglasses, gloves, stockings, etc. ^[A]

Additional notes

＜Breakdown of charges＞
Activity fee: 12,000 yen (1 group)
Travel business handling fee: 2,000 yen
Travel fee: 14,000 yen (1 group) ^[B]
＜Breakdown of charges＞
Activity fee: 18,000 yen (1 group)
Travel business handling fee: 3,000 yen
Travel fee: 21,000 yen (1 group) ^[A]
The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.

^[A] Applies to: (All Day) Five Shrines of Togakushi Guided Walk

^[B] Applies to: (Half Day)Okusha/Kuzuryusha Guided Walk