• Beck’s Coffee Shop - Located in front of Beck’s Coffee at Nagano Station, just outside the Shinkansen ticket gates.

• Nagano Station - Board the vehicle with the guide and proceed to Togakushi.

• Kagami-ike Pond - Arrive at Kagamiike Pond, a stunning location where the fresh greenery and forest reflect the Togakushi mountains on the water’s surface, resembling a mirror (Kagami in Japanese). ＊＊Please note: This spot is inaccessible during winter due to snow, but its beauty in other seasons makes it a must-visit.＊＊

• Tenmeiinari Shrine - Visit this hidden gem and admire the beautiful red Shinto gates in a row at Tenmei Inari Shrine. Following this, head to the entrance of the Okusha area. ＊＊Please note: This spot is inaccessible during winter due to snow, but its beauty in other seasons makes it a must-visit.＊＊

• Togakushi Shrine Okusha (Main Shrine) Zuishinmon - Arrive at the Okusha area, where 400-year-old massive cedar trees line the path to Oku Sha. This 2km journey into the forest heart leads through the red Zuishinmon Gate, past cedar trees, to the Main Hall, which is spectacularly situated on the mountainside of Mt. Togakushi. ＊＊Please note: The Okusha shrine is inaccessible during winter due to snow, but visitors can still enjoy the breathtaking cedar-lined path and serene winter scenery along the way.＊＊

• Togakushi Shrine Okusha - Arrive at Okusha Shrine, the innermost of the five Togakushi shrines. The shrine honors the god of strength, who moved the rock to allow Amaterasu to emerge from hiding. Okusha Shrine is considered the most significant of the five Togakushi shrines. After this, return to the entrance of the Okusha area. ＊＊Please note: The Okusha shrine is inaccessible during winter due to snow, but visitors can still enjoy the breathtaking cedar-lined path and serene winter scenery along the way.＊＊

• Togakushi Shrine Kuzuryusha - Arrive at Kuzuryusha Shrine, which enshrines a nine-headed dragon governing water. Farmers pray for rain here, and it is also revered as a god of matchmaking. ＊＊Please note: The Kuzuryusha shrine is inaccessible during winter due to snow, but visitors can still enjoy the breathtaking cedar-lined path and serene winter scenery along the way.＊＊

• Togakushi Folk Museum Togakushi Ninja Museum - Optional visit to the Togakure Ninpo Museum (admission not included).

• Togakushi Shrine Chusha - Visit Chusha Shrine (Middle Shrine). Enjoy 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 restored light to the world. Admire the cedar-lined approach and traditional architecture.

• Togakushi Shrine Houkosha - Visit Hokosha, the Lower Shrine, dedicated to Ame-no-Uwaharu, a deity associated with learning and agriculture. ＊＊Please note: The Hokosha shrine may be inaccessible during winter due to snow, but visitors can still enjoy the breathtaking cedar-lined path and serene winter scenery along the way.＊＊

• Zenko-ji Temple - Zenkoji Temple Option: Visit this historic Buddhist site with a convenient pickup back to Nagano Station.

• Nagano Station - Board the vehicle with the guide and return to Nagano Station.

Please note: The tour duration depends on the group’s walking pace, so please allow extra time for your next schedule after this tour.

• Lunch
• Transportation to/from all listed destinations
• High quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
• English-speaking guide

• Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
• Meal for infant
• Transportation fee to meeting point is not included.
• Ninja Museum Entrance Fee

Explore the sacred woodlands and historic shrines of Togakushi on a guided walking tour departing from Nagano. Traverse secluded mountain trails bordered by majestic cedars, visit significant Shinto locations such as Chusha and Okusha, and listen to captivating tales of Japanese mythology shared by your local English-speaking guide. Throughout the journey, admire breathtaking alpine vistas and savor a traditional meal of handmade Togakushi soba noodles, a local delicacy. Depending on the season and conditions, the itinerary may also feature tranquil forest paths, picturesque ponds, or optional cultural visits.

• Please do not eat or drink coffee inside the vehicle to keep it clean for everyone. Bottled water and small pets in carriers are okay.
• In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
• Please wear suitable cloths & shoes for walking. Togakushi sits at an altitude of around 1,100m above sea level. If it rains, it will be cold even in summer time.
• No strollers

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.