Togakushi Shrine
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Japanese Cedar’s Along the Approach to Okusha
A path lined with over 400-year-old Japanese cedars comes into view on passing through the gate at the entrance to Okusha’s approach. From this point, the air itself changes, creating a sacred atmosphere, topped by the giant cedars that tower straight up to the sky! The sounds of chirping birds and light filtering through the trees makes for a very refreshing experience.
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Nakasha (shrine)
Nakasha is the liveliest and brightest of all five shrines that make up Togakushi Shrine. It is a good place for a break as there are souvenir stores and restaurants where visitors can enjoy Togakushi Soba (buckwheat noodles). The three 900-year-old Japanese cedars within the grounds have been revered as sacred trees since ancient times, bringing a solemn air to their surroundings.
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Hokosha (shrine)
A stone stairway over 270 steps with very old Japanese cedars trees on both sides leads to the solemn shrine of Hokosha. The artistic beauty of this shrine is very impressive, with its intricate carvings on the shrine’s structure. The deity enshrined here is a god of learning, crafts, sewing, safe births, and protector of girls.
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Togakushi Soba
Togakushi Soba is known as one of the top three famous styles of soba in Japan. Its great tasting flavor is said to come from the good quality spring water of Togakushi that is used. Try out this style of soba on your visit to Togakushi Shrine!
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Uzuraya
This consistently popular soba restaurant has been continuously ranked No.1 on numerous gourmet websites. It is located near the large tori (gate) to Nakasha, and is so popular that there are nearly always visitors waiting to eat there. Visitors can watch as soba is made through the window next to entrance. The interior is styled as an old Japanese house, and has a relaxed atmosphere. You can enjoy Nihon-shu (Japanese rice wine) along with soba and tempura here.
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Japanese Cedar’s Along the Approach to Okusha
A path lined with over 400-year-old Japanese cedars comes into view on passing through the gate at the entrance to Okusha’s approach. From this point, the air itself changes, creating a sacred atmosphere, topped by the giant cedars that tower straight up to the sky! The sounds of chirping birds and light filtering through the trees makes for a very refreshing experience.
(Source: pixta)
Nakasha (shrine)
Nakasha is the liveliest and brightest of all five shrines that make up Togakushi Shrine. It is a good place for a break as there are souvenir stores and restaurants where visitors can enjoy Togakushi Soba (buckwheat noodles). The three 900-year-old Japanese cedars within the grounds have been revered as sacred trees since ancient times, bringing a solemn air to their surroundings.
(Source: pixta)
Hokosha (shrine)
A stone stairway over 270 steps with very old Japanese cedars trees on both sides leads to the solemn shrine of Hokosha. The artistic beauty of this shrine is very impressive, with its intricate carvings on the shrine’s structure. The deity enshrined here is a god of learning, crafts, sewing, safe births, and protector of girls.
(Source: 左：Wikimedia Commons)
Togakushi Soba
Togakushi Soba is known as one of the top three famous styles of soba in Japan. Its great tasting flavor is said to come from the good quality spring water of Togakushi that is used. Try out this style of soba on your visit to Togakushi Shrine!
(Source: kireinamizutokuuki)
Uzuraya
This consistently popular soba restaurant has been continuously ranked No.1 on numerous gourmet websites. It is located near the large tori (gate) to Nakasha, and is so popular that there are nearly always visitors waiting to eat there. Visitors can watch as soba is made through the window next to entrance. The interior is styled as an old Japanese house, and has a relaxed atmosphere. You can enjoy Nihon-shu (Japanese rice wine) along with soba and tempura here.
(Source: 食べログ)
