Togakushi Shrine Chusha

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The enshrined deity is Ame no Yagokoro Omoikane no Mikoto, the originator of Iwato Kagura (sacred dance). Kagura is a collective term given to the theatrical dances that are dedicated to the God of the shrine at festival time. In Japanese mythology there is a story about Ama-no-Iwato (literally “The cave of the sun goddess”) where Ame no Yagokoro Omoikane no Mikoto created the chance for Amaterasu (the Sun Goddess), who was hiding in the cave, to open the door and come out. The divine virtues of this shrine are good luck, warding off evil, prosperous business, peace and prosperity in the household and academic achievement. The dragon painting on the ceiling of the main shrine was painted by Kawanabe Kyosai of the Kano School and was restored in 2003. In the grounds of the shrine is a sacred tree over 700 years old.

Spot details

Address: Nagano Pref. Naganoshi Togakushi 3506 Map
Area: Around Nagano City Area
Phone: 0262542001
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(150spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Impressive torii, and a nice sacred three-trunked cryptomeria tree

Reviewed : 2019.10.22

The old wooden torii gate here is impressive, and like other spots in Togakushi there are some very nice imposing cryptomeria (Japanese cedar) trees, including a three-trunked holy tree behind the...
Tough climb!

Reviewed : 2019.06.19

We took the Highland shuttle bus from Nagano, whichtook about one hour. The bus is fine for the short rideto Zenkoji temple, but is very uncomfortable for a onehour trip. We visited the...
Power spot!, My favorite shrine in Nagano prefecture

Reviewed : 2019.01.03

We can feel a kind of power in this shrine area.So, it’s enough to say one of the power spots in Japan.In Every New Years holiday, I pray here and draw a fortune-telling slip.This is my annual...