Hike the scenic Nakasendo Trail from Magome to Nagiso, passing charming post towns, bamboo groves, and panoramic castle views.

Drawn by the legendary cedar-lined path to Togakushi’s upper shrine, I explored the sacred sites linked to Japan’s Sun Goddess myth. From serene Mirror Lake to centuries-old cedar trees, the hike between Togakushi’s three shrines offered both natural beauty and heartfelt encounters in the mountains of Nagano.