"Have you ever wished for something recently, and done it wholeheartedly?"

In the midst of your busy daily life, have you forgotten to take time to pray from your heart?
Togakushi Shrine in Nagano Prefecture is not just a tourist spot.
It is a place where more than 2,000 years of history and myths live, and it is a place where you can connect with your "core".
In this article, we will introduce the charm of Togakushi Shrine, along with some interesting facts that will make you go, and 5 reasons why you should go.

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📌 5 reasons why you should go to Togakushi Shrine

1. [A place associated with the mythical setting "Amanoiwato Legend"]

Togakushi is said to be the place where the "Amanoiwato" (Cave of Heaven) where Amaterasu Omikami hid was thrown and fell, and is an important setting in Japanese mythology. The place name Togakushi comes from the fact that the rock door was hidden.

2. [Power up by touring the five Togakushi shrines]

Togakushi Shrine is actually made up of five shrines (Okusha, Nakasha, Hokosha, Kuzuryusha, and Hinomikosha), each with its own unique benefits. It is said that visiting all of them will bring you harmony in mind, body, and soul.

3. [The cedar trees on the approach to the Okusha shrine are on an otherworldly level]

On the approximately 2km approach to the Okusha shrine, rows of cedar trees over 400 years old are lined up, creating a sacred atmosphere that changes the air. The scenery, like a scene from a movie, will calm your mind.

4. [Close ties to Togakushi-ryu ninjas!]

In fact, Togakushi was once the home of Togakushi-ryu ninjutsu. Even today, you can learn about its history at the Togakushi-ryu Ninpo Museum and other places. It is a place where mystery and the history of ninjas intersect.

5. [A mecca for "Togakushi soba" that is irresistible for soba lovers]

Speaking of Togakushi, soba is also famous. It is especially notable for its unique way of serving food, called "Bocchimori," which has also developed into a vegetarian dish for Shugendo. Be sure to try it as a gourmet treat after touring the five shrines.

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✨Summary

Togakushi Shrine is not just a power spot.

Mythology, nature, training, history, food -- a place where you can feel "prayer" and "connection" with all five senses.

You're sure to find something quiet inside yourself if you go.

Your next trip should be to "Togakushi Shrine," where light shines deep in your heart.

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