About
Sacred mountain village hidden among ancient cedar forests, shrines, legends, and a deep spiritual atmosphere
Why go
- Felt so, so sacred
- Time feels slower here β on purpose
- Evoking a fantasy atmosphere
Must try
- Five shrine pilgrimage hike
- Togakushi Soba
- Mystical forest walk through giant cedar trees
- Stay overnight in a "Shukubo"
Pro tips
- Take the bus to key locations or hike 5kms
- 90 Min via Shinkansen to Nagano, then 1-hour bus
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