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Nagano Shrines & Temples

Zenkoji Temple

A historically famous non-sectarian temple in Japan, founded about 1400 years ago. The enshrined Buddha is believed to save any kind of people regardless of their religious affiliation so the other sectarian believers are welcome to visit.

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• 18 Sep 2022

  29 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Nagano: Rich History and Nature Escapes

  Nagano is the mountainous escape that’s enclosed by the 3 ranges of the Japan Alps. The area is hugged by rolling peaks, and remarkable natural backdrops as far as the eye can see. Not to be missed, there are even historic temples and shrines, plenty of places to stay and shops that await.

Shirayama Shrine (Ookuwa Village)

An ancient shrine built in the late Kamakura period, as Nagano’s oldest pavilion.

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Togakushi Shrine

Built over 2000 years ago, the five shrines are revered as power spots in mountain worship.

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Shinanokuni Ichinomiya Suwa Taisha

Shinanokuni Ichinomiya, the head shrine of all the Suwa Shrines, is located on the four grounds by Lake Suwa.

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