[Togakushi, Nagano] A breathtaking view reflected in a silent mirror - Experience a mystical morning at Kagamiike Pond in Togakushi🌿✨

Kagamiike Pond in Togakushi, Nagano Prefecture, is a spectacular spot where, as its name suggests, the water's surface is as still as a mirror, clearly reflecting the Togakushi mountain range. Each season offers a different beauty: the fresh greenery of spring, the deep green of summer, the foliage of autumn, and the snowy landscape of winter. Especially in the windless morning hours, the water's surface creates a picture-perfect reflection, creating a breathtaking stillness.

Kagamiike Pond is a natural sanctuary located at the heart of the five Togakushi Shrines. It's said to have been named after the mirror in which Amaterasu Omikami, a character in the myth of the Ama-no-Iwato cave, saw her own reflection as she emerged from the cave. Spend some time to tranquilize your mind in this place where mythology lives on.

📌 Useful Information
Address: Togakushi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
Access: Approximately 1 hour bus ride from JR Nagano Station, then approximately 30 minutes walk from the "Kagamiike Iriguchi" bus stop (private car restrictions apply during autumn foliage season)
Parking: Temporary parking and shuttle bus available during autumn foliage season
Nearby Cuisine: The "Kagamiike Donguri House" on the pond's edge is popular for its Togakushi soba noodles and oyaki.

Watching the mountain shadows reflected on the calm waters as the morning mist rises is truly extraordinary. Why not wake up early with your spouse and experience this mystical sight?

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Post by Travel tiger | Oct 27, 2025