A Comprehensive Guide to Togakushi Shrine in Nagano, Japan, a Hidden Gem for Snow Appreciation

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Togakushi Shrine is truly worth the trip😭. If you're flying into Tokyo or Nagoya, consider allocating two days to Nagano!!

⛩️Togakushi Shrine
😄Route: Nagano Station - Chusha - Okusha Entrance - Zuishinmon Gate - Sacred Cedar Forest - Chusha - Nagano Station

🚌Public Transportation: [Outbound] From Nagano Station (Bus Stop 7, downstairs from Don Quijote)🚉, take the Kendo Togakushi Line Bus No. 70. This bus stop is located downstairs from the easily recognizable Don Quijote building, opposite Nagano Station. You can purchase a one-day pass from the ticket machine beforehand, or take a ticket upon boarding and pay the driver directly when you arrive. [Return] Walk to Koshimizugahara Station (the stop before Chusha). The queues are shorter here, and seats are usually available. From Okusha, take a shortcut to Koshimizugahara Station for a shorter, more scenic route with available seating on the return trip.

🚕[Recommended: Taxi + Public Transportation]: [Outbound] Take a taxi from Nagano Station directly to the Okusha entrance (approx. JPY 11,000). [Return] Walk to Koshimizugahara Station (the stop before Chusha). The queues are shorter here, and seats are usually available. From Okusha, take a shortcut to Koshimizugahara Station for a shorter, more scenic route with available seating on the return trip.

👌🏻 [Advantages of this plan]: 1. Arrive before the first bus for a less crowded, more enjoyable experience; 2. The route from Chusha to Okusha doesn't offer much in terms of sightseeing, so there's no need to walk it twice; 3. Buses from Nagano Station to Togakushi are often crowded with long queues and limited seating. Taking a taxi allows you to enjoy the most scenic part of the journey in comfort.

🍚Try the soba noodle shop at the Okusha entrance. The tempura is delicious, and enjoying it while gazing at the snowy landscape is pure bliss!

Post by MysticalStarlight | Mar 3, 2025