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Togakushi, Nagano

Togakushi Shrine — Chusha

戸隠神社中社

The middle shrine of Togakushi’s five-shrine group, with old cedars around the precinct. Choose this entry for a focused Chusha visit; the famous Okusha cedar avenue is at a separate approach.

Visit at a glance

Estimated visit time: 30–50 minutes
Chusha worship and a short look around its cedar trees; excludes the other four shrines, Okusha approach, exhibitions, transport and queues. A travel-planning allowance, not an official visit duration. Walking pace, weather and queues can change it.
Getting there: Start from Nagano Station and check the current bus service for Togakushi Chusha. The official access guide distinguishes Chusha from the approximately 2 km walking approach to Okusha. Winter transport and parking differ.
Grounds hours: A fixed daily gate schedule was not confirmed in the reviewed official guidance. Visit in daylight and check current notices.
Office hours: Goshuin reception is normally 09:00–17:00. Winter hours and reception locations differ; confirm the latest notice for Chusha.
Admission categories: An ordinary-admission price was not confirmed in the reviewed sources. Formal prayers, amulets and exhibitions are separate; check before visiting.

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What to see

Old cedars around Chusha
The middle shrine precinct

Traditions & prayers

Traditionally associated with these prayers. Associations describe worship traditions, not guaranteed results.

Prayer source

Enshrined kami

Ame no Yagokoro Omoikane no Mikoto

A short history

Chusha enshrines the kami of wisdom associated with the heavenly rock-cave myth. Togakushi developed as a mountain religious centre with Shinto and Buddhist traditions, which were separated in the Meiji period.

Before you go

Do not use this short duration for the five-shrine circuit. Snow and icy paths can change the visit; follow closures and the winter goshuin arrangements.

First shrine visit: etiquette & offerings →

Location

3506 Togakushi, Nagano, Nagano

36.74235, 138.0851 · Representative point in the shrine precinct, checked on the GSI map. It is not a certified visitor entrance or a step-free route. · Location source

Sources

Details checked 2026-10-08. Check the official site for changes before visiting.

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