Togakushi Chūsha
中社
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Togakushi Chūsha
Togakushi Chūsha is a historic shrine and temple. We've gathered 3 videos so you can explore it across the seasons on screen.
The central shrine of Togakushi's five, Chūsha enshrines Ame-no-Yagokoro-Omoikane-no-Mikoto, a deity of learning, business and prosperity. Its grounds hold a 700-year-old triple cedar and a striking dragon ceiling painting, and the surrounding village is the hub of Togakushi's famous soba restaurants.
History & Culture
Heart of Togakushi
Chusha, the central shrine of Togakushi, enshrines Amenoyagokoroomoikane, the deity of wisdom who devised the plan to draw the sun goddess from her cave.
Town of Pilgrim Lodgings
Pilgrims to Togakushi were hosted in the shukubo lodgings clustered around Chusha, and it is here that the region's celebrated Togakushi soba tradition took root.
長野県長野市戸隠中社
- Alpico bus toward Togakushi-Kogen from Nagano Stn
- By Togakushi-Chusha bus stop
Open at all times (shrine office in daytime)
Free
Hours and fees are a guide and may change — please check official information before your visit.
