1-Day Tour: Nagano Togakushi Shrine, Mirror Pond & Winery with Onsen

Departing from Nagano
Nagano
  • Into the Sacred Forest of Silence: Just an hour from Nagano Station or your hotel, you’ll enter a forest steeped in 2000 years of myth and spirituality. A solemn path lined with centuries-old cedar trees leads you toward the sacred Okusha Shrine of Togakushi
  • Reflections at Kagami-ike : This calm pond mirrors the surrounding peaks, ideal for quiet walks and photos
  • Lunch with Local Flavor: Taste handmade soba at a rustic restaurant, using pure mountain water and local buckwheat
  • St. Cousair Winery Stop: Taste local wines and jams at a scenic hilltop estate, where you can find exclusive vintages only sold here
  • Mure Onsen "Tengu no Yakata": A hot spring with open-air baths and panoramic views, located in the peaceful town of Iizuna. Towel rental and amenities available

What to expect

Discover the sacred side of Nagano on this full-day nature and culture tour. Walk through a 2,000-year-old cedar forest to reach the legendary Togakushi Shrine, stop by the mirror-like pond of Kagami-ike, and enjoy handmade soba noodles for lunch. In the afternoon, taste local wines at the scenic St. Cousair Winery, then soak in panoramic open-air baths at Mure Onsen. This retreat is ideal for those seeking quiet beauty, history, and healing in the Japanese countryside.

Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine
Togakushi Shrine
 Stroll and photo stop at Kagami-ike (Mirror Pond)
Stroll and photo stop at Kagami-ike (Mirror Pond)
Togakushi Shrine winter pic
Togakushi Shrine winter pic
Togakushi is famous for Soba which is so good!
Togakushi is famous for Soba which is so good!
Visit St. Cousair Winery: tasting & shopping
Visit St. Cousair Winery: tasting & shopping
Visit St. Cousair Winery: tasting & shopping
Visit St. Cousair Winery: tasting & shopping
Visit St. Cousair Winery: tasting & shopping
Visit St. Cousair Winery: tasting & shopping
Visit St. Cousair Winery: tasting & shopping
Visit St. Cousair Winery: tasting & shopping
Visit St. Cousair Winery: tasting & shopping
Visit St. Cousair Winery: tasting & shopping
Bathe at Mure Onsen "Tengu no Yakata"
Bathe at Mure Onsen "Tengu no Yakata"
Sauna at Mure Onsen "Tengu no Yakata"
Sauna at Mure Onsen "Tengu no Yakata"

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  • Explore our top-rated Nagano winter tours! Operated by Omotenashi Travel, a trusted local company in Nagano. In Japan, where language barriers rise in rural areas, we offer private tours with English-speaking guides so you can travel like a local. Our tours depart mainly from Nagano City and combine nature, culture, hot springs, and dining. Check out our highly rated winter tours here👇 /en/activity/133091-myoko-private-tour-capacity-in-nagano/
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