Togakushi
The Togakushi Shrine includes various well- known “power spots” that are visited by people from all over the country. In addition to serving the spiritual needs of worshipers and pilgrims, the Togakushi area offers many other activities including the Togakushi Ninja Museum, traditional arts and crafts, campsites, a botanical garden, and much more. Togakushi is also known for its nationally-famous Togakushi soba buckwheat noodles.
Recommended Togakishi Sightseeing Plan
Hiking Trails, Ninja, Soba Noodles, & Shopping
Recommended for all seasons
9:00 | Depart SA Inn |
10:00 | Arrive at Togakushi Okusha ① |
12:00 | Lunchtime: authentic buckwheat soba noodles! ② |
13:00 | Togakushi Ninja Village ③ |
16:00 | Shopping (bamboo works & traditional crafts) ④ |
17:00 | Return |
18:00 | Arrive at the SA Inn |
Skiing & Hot Springs
Recommended for winter
9:00 | Depart SA Inn |
10:00 | Togakushi Ski Park arrive : Riding!!!
You can enjoy great powder snow. ⑤ |
12:00 | LunchTime : Tokaguchi ski resort dishes are famous for delicious delicacies. |
13:00 | Enjoy more skiing or snowboarding |
16:00 | Enjoy a hot spring bath! ⑥ |
17:00 | Return |
18:00 | Arrive at the SA Inn |
Driving plan
Recommended for spring & autumn
9:00 | Depart SA Inn |
10:00 | Arrive at the Kagami-Ike (Mirror Pond):
Enjoy the beautiful landscape as the many trees on the Togakushi Mountain Range reflect off of the pond. ⑦ |
12:00 | Lunchtime |
13:00 | Depart for Lake Nojiri. ⑧ |
14:00 | Arrive at Lake Nojiri. Visit the shores of the lake and the famous Nojiriko Naumann Elephant Museum. |
15:30 | Visit the Shinano roadside market:
Enjoy shopping and checking the local fruits and vegetables. |
16:00 | Take the Shinanomachi interchange to get on the expressway to head home. |
18:00 | Arrive at the SA Inn |