Togakushi | Stories on the road

The mountainous area of Togakushi in northern Nagano Prefecture is with its five Shrines, a site heavily connected to Shinto, the Japanese religion. The area is also associated with one essential part of Japanese mythology, about the sun-goddess Amaterasu. On this trip, we explore the Shinto Shrines and the natural sceneries connected to the story. Learn more: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6005.html Chapters - 00:00​​ Introduction 02:14​​ Upper Shrine 03:00​​ Middle Shrine 03:48​​ Lower Shrine 04:34​ Kuzuryu Shrine 04:45​​ Hinomiko Shrine 04:54​​ Outro Video Credits - Host: Raina Ong Videographer and editor: Thomas Roennlund Producer: Stefan Schauwecker