Category: Nagano
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Nagano between temples and mountains
The prefecture of Nagano (長野県, Nagano-ken), located in the central region of Chubu, represents the essence of the Japanese Alps. Known worldwide for hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics, this city offers much more than snow sports. It is an enclave where Buddhist history and wild nature converge, offering travelers a necessary pause from the hustle…
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Togakushi-Jinja, five shrines in the heart of Nagano
Deep in Nagano Prefecture, where mountain peaks seem to touch the sky, lies one of Japan’s most fascinating spiritual treasures. Togakushi-Jinja is not a single temple, but a complex of five sacred shrines (Okusha, Chusha, Hokosha, Kuzuryusha and Hinomikosha) spread across the slopes of Mount Togakushi. At Asiahop, we believe that this destination represents the…