Chubu– category –

Hisayamakan is located near the Chusya shrine of Togakushi Shrine. My family and I stayed overnight without meals, and the people at the shukubo were very calm and kind. The garden seen from the main hall was beautiful. You can also enjoy Togakushi's specialty soba noodles.

Takei-Ryokan is located in the Chusha area, the heart of Togakushi Shrine. It has a history of having been the lodging facility of Shinran, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect, about 800 years ago. The sounds of insects chirping and flowing water outside the window were soothing and refreshing.

This shukubo is located in the Chusha area, the heart of Togakushi Shrine. You can enjoy Togakushi's hand-made soba noodles.

Togakushi Shrine has a total of five shrines, and this shukubo is located near Chusha Shrine. There is a shrine in the large hall of the Shukubo. You can also enjoy the famous Togakushi soba.

Togakushi Shrine has a total of five shrines, and this shukubo is located near Hokosha Shrine. The main house was built during the Edo period and is designated as a traditional building. You can enjoy the landlady's homemade dishes, including wild vegetables, river fish dishes, and the famous Togakushi soba.

Tsukiyamakan is a historic temple lodge that was established as a monastery during the Heian period (794-1185). The grounds include a shrine dedicated to a 15th century ascetic named Sentyo. Prayers are offered in the morning and evening.

It has a long history as a Shukubo of Togakushi Shrine. You can enjoy traditional Togakushi dishes, including the famous Togakushi soba. A bronze hanging Buddha statue of Zao Gongen, created during the Nanboku-cho period (14th century), is preserved and can be viewed.

Zenkoji Temple has long been a place that people have wished to visit at least once in their lives. Juryoin Temple is located very close to Zenkoji Temple. The meals are Shojin vegetarian cuisine.

This shukubo is located in front of Zenkoji Temple, one of the largest temples in Nagano Prefecture. Dinner is shojin vegetarian cuisine. The bath was covered with tatami mats, which made quite an impression on me. The next morning, we were guided to the morning service held at the main hall of Zenkoji Temple.

This is one of the Shukubo at Zenkoji Temple. It's a youth hostel. The building was built over 100 years ago and has a lot of charm.