Togakushi Pilgrimage Trail Hike

12000yen/person
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8:30 - 15:00, 10:00 - 16:30 Minimun 2 people Pickup Service

Walk an Ancient Pilgrimage Route Through the Sacred Shrines of Togakushi

Togakushi Shrine traces its origins to one of Japan's oldest myths — the legend of Amano-Iwato, in which the sun goddess Amaterasu hid herself in a cave, plunging the world into darkness. For over a thousand years, this mountain has been revered as a sacred site, where ascetic monks trained in its steep peaks and hidden caves. On this tour, you'll walk the ancient pilgrimage trails that link all five Togakushi shrines, passing through the towering cedar forests and dramatic landscapes of Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park. It's a hike that layers natural beauty with living history at every turn.

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Over 1,000 Years of Sacred History

Togakushi's status as a holy mountain appears in written records dating back more than a millennium. Walk the same cobblestone paths and stand beneath the same ancient cedar trees — some over 800 years old — that pilgrims have revered for generations.

Lunch at a Local Togakushi Soba Restaurant

Lunch at a Local Togakushi Soba Restaurant / Togakushi is celebrated as one of Japan's finest soba-producing regions, and every restaurant here puts its own craft and character into the bowl. Your guide will take you to a favourite local spot for lunch. (Buckwheat-free alternatives are available for those with allergies.)

Your Memories, Captured

Your guide will photograph you along the way and share the images with you after the tour — a little something to remember the day by. (On request)

Beautiful in Every Season

Togakushi transforms with the seasons — blanketed in deep snow in winter, alive with wildflowers in spring, cool and green through summer, and ablaze with red and gold in autumn. Whenever you visit, there's something extraordinary waiting.

Tour Details
12000yen/person
  • Minimum number of people: 2 (If you want to attend the tour even only yourself, it can be held for 24000 yen)
  • Maximum number of participants: 8
  • Group discounts available for parties of 5 or more
  • 5 : 10,000JPY/person, 6 : 9,000JPY/person, 7~8 : 8,000JPY/person
  • What to bring: Comfortable outdoor clothing, hiking shoes, rain gear, water, snacks, an insulating layer, and a small daypack
  • Included: guide fee and travel insurance. Lunch is not included.
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Trip Itinerary

Meeting place: Kurohime Station or Ichino Torii Gate, etc. Please contact us for details Lunch will be either a picnic lunch or a local soba restaurant( Lunch fee is not included in the price of the tour)

8:30 / 10:00 - Meet
Meet at Kurohime Station for a quick tour briefing, then head to the trailhead by guide’s vehicle.
9:00 / 10:30 - Tour Start
On a clear day, stop at the observatory for sweeping views of the Northern Alps before continuing to Hokosya Shrine.
10:15 / 11:45 - Chusha District
The Chusha district is home to traditional shukubo (temple lodges), soba restaurants, and Togakushi bamboo craft workshops. The three enormous cedar trees near Chusha Shrine are said to be over 800 years old — take a moment to stand in their presence.
12:30 / 14:00 Okusha Shrine
After lunch, make your way to Okusha Shrine. Pass through the Zuishinmon Gate and enter a corridor of towering 400-year-old cedar trees — one of the most awe-inspiring walks in all of Japan.
13:30 / 15:00 Mirror Lake
Continue to Kagami-ike (Mirror Lake), where the peaks of the Togakushi range reflect perfectly on the still water.
15:00 / 16:30 Tour Finish
Take the local bus back to the Chusha area (approx. ¥300), then return to your starting point by guide’s vehicle.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

No worries. this tour is easy to maderate, beginner-friendly hiking. 

Yes, all tours are guided in English.

Absolutely. Our tours are designed to give you deeper insight into the region’s nature, culture, and local life.

Depending on the conditions, we may adjust the route, reschedule, or cancel the tour for safety reasons.

We recommend comfortable clothing, hiking shoes/trail runners, rain gears, small backpack, water and snacks. 

No, we don’t. However, we are planning to start rental gears from 2027 season. 

You can book directly through our website. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Cancellation fees apply as follows: 30% of the tour price for cancellations made within 7 days of the tour date; 40% for cancellations made the day before; 50% for cancellations made on the day of the tour prior to departure. In the event of a no-show or cancellation after the tour has begun, 100% of the tour price will be charged.

This tour includes the following travel accident insurance.

Death & Permanent Disability ¥1,000,000
Hospitalization (daily) ¥5,000/day
Surgery — Inpatient ¥50,000
Medical Visit (daily) ¥3,000/day

Personal Liability  ¥100,000,000

Emergency Rescue & Repatriation ¥1,000,000

Feel free to contact us anytime. We’re happy to help you plan your perfect experience.

Contacts

For any inquiries please email

shinanodiscovery@gmail.com

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