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Togakushi Shrine Nakasha
〒381-4101 長野県長野市戸隠中社３５０６
One of the five shrines comprising Togakushi Shrine, located around Mount Togakushi in Nagoya City, Nagano Prefecture. It has long been known as a spiritual site for Shugendo (mountain asceticism) and boasts a history of attracting many pilgrims.
History
Nakasha was founded in 1087 CE (Kanchi 1). From the late Heian period onward, it was known as Kenseiin Kenko-ji, a center of Shinbutsu-shugo (the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism). Alongside Mount Hiei and Mount Koya, it was called 'Sanzenbo Sansan' due to the large number of Shugendo practitioners and pilgrims it attracted. During the Muromachi period, doctrinal disputes arose between the Tendai and Shingon sects. During the Onin War, the Tendai priest Sensho was assassinated.
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What visitors say
Located midway among the five shrines of Togakushi, the area is surrounded by many restaurants and souvenir shops. Parking is free, but the stone steps leading from the parking lot to the shrine office and worship hall are steep. The grounds feature sacred trees hundreds of years old, and the ceiling of the shrine building is painted with dragons. Omikuji (fortune slips) can be obtained here, and omamori (amulets) and ofuda (talismans) are also sold.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
The Togakushi Go-sha (Five Shrines) of the sacred Togakushi Mountain. Famous for its approach path lined with cedar trees.
An ancient shrine complex on the sacred Togakushi Mountain, consisting of five shrines including Okusha (Inner Shrine), Nakasha (Middle Shrine), and Hoko-sha (Treasure Light Shrine). It is renowned for its approach path lined with cedar trees over 400 years old, and is bustling with visitors for Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year) and mountain ascension worship.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Togakushi Go-sha (Five Shrines)
- ・Approach path lined with cedar trees
- ・Faith in the sacred Togakushi Mountain
- Once every 7 years (next in 2027)Shikunen Taisai (Grand Festival of the Seven-Year Cycle)
The largest festival at Togakushi Shrine, held once every seven years when the portable shrine is paraded.
The largest festival at Togakushi Shrine, held once every seven years. Rites such as the Kishin-sai (Shrine Transfer Festival), where the portable shrine is paraded from Hoko-sha to Chu-sha, are performed (next in 2027).
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Grand festival held once every seven years
- ・Parade of the portable shrine
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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