Togakushi Shrine (Okusha)
戸隠神社 奥社
Togakushi is a sacred mountain area northwest of Nagano City with five shrines linked to Japan's creation myths. The innermost shrine, Okusha, is reached by a forest path. After the Zuijinmon Gate, the path is lined with tall cedar trees about 400 years old. The area is also known for soba noodles made from local buckwheat.
Visitor information
- Closed
In winter, the path beyond the cedar avenue to Okusha is closed.
- Admission
Free to visit.
- Getting there
About 70 minutes by Togakushi line bus from Nagano Station.
- Time needed
The walk to Okusha Shrine takes about 40 minutes.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- From late November to early April, many shops and facilities in Togakushi close for winter.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Reaching Okusha takes about a 40-minute walk from the Okusha bus stop (via the Zuijinmon Gate and the cedar avenue), so plan prayer times around the round trip.
- In winter, the path beyond the cedar avenue up to Okusha is closed.
- Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
- Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
- Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Nagano and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Nagano
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:36
- Sunrise06:14
- Dhuhr11:33
- Asr14:25
- Maghrib16:47
- Isha18:15
Times are calculated for Nagano City. Times may differ elsewhere in Nagano.
Places to pray near Togakushi Shrine (Okusha)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Togakushi Shrine (Okusha)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): go-nagano.net, db.go-nagano.net