Togakushi Shrine
Cost
free
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Togakushi Shrine near Nagano Japan
About
The Togakushi Shrine (in Japanese; Togakushi Jinja; 戸隠神社) is a Shinto shrine in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It sits at the base of Mt. Togakushi in the National Park "Myoukou Togakushi Renzan National Park". Togakushi Shrine is actually five shrines encompassing a large area and each about 2km (1.25 miles) apart (be prepared for some walking). The five shrines are, 1.) Houkou Sha (lower shrine) dedicated to a patron goddess protecting maternity, academic and sewing, 2.) Hino Miko Sha is dedicated to the god of fire and performing arts, 3.) Chuu Sha (middle shrine) is dedicated to the god of wisdom, 4.) Oku Sha (upper shrine) is dedicated to a God's threw rocks and 5.) Kuzurayu Sha is dedicated to the god of rain and land-owner of the Togakushi villages. Some "stories" say that the Oku Sha shrine (upper shrine) dates back to 210 BC but most likely began around 849 AD when monks began to study there.
When you get to Togakushi Shrine, you should first visit Oku Sha and then Kuzuryu Sha. It is approximately a 2 kilometer (1.25 mile) hike from the entrance to the two shrines. These shrines can ONLY be accessed by foot. The path is lined with beautiful and HUGE cedar trees where you can also to a torii gate for Oku Sha at the bottom of the mountain and the shaden main building of the shrine as well.
Access
Closest Train Station: Nagano
3506 Togakushi
Nagano, Nagano 381-4101 Japan
Hotels & Lodging
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Hours & Fees
Hours: The grounds of Shrines and Temples are generally open 27/7, 365 days a year but, many set their own hours. If hours are set, they are generally open from 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. in the morning and close around 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. in the evening.
Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Togakushi Shrine Homepage
