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Togakushi Shrine Okusha and 400-Year Ancient Cedar Avenue
Temples & shrinesViewpointsNature walks & hiking
One of Japan’s most powerful and awe-inspiring sacred forest approaches. A 2-kilometer spiritual trail lined with more than 300 towering giant cryptomeria cedars planted over 400 years ago leads beneath the Zuishinmon gate toward the foot of the jagged cliffs of Mount Togakushi.
- Best time
- All year
- Entry
- Not checked · Check the official site ↗
- Parking
- Nearby parking · 7 min walk · paid · Navigate ↗Nearby parking · 15 min walk · Navigate ↗
- Getting there
- Plan the route from your start ↓ · Open in Google Maps ↗
- Official info
- commons.wikimedia.org ↗
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Directions to Togakushi Shrine Okusha and 400-Year Ancient Cedar Avenue
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Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: moderate
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source