Relax your mind and body, in the land of "awai"
Connect with the ancient memories entwined with natural reverence.
Experience the blessings of the land, nurtured by clear water.
Step away from the everyday, and be nourished.
Retreat with Shrine and Cuisine
awai Togakushi
A 40-minute drive from Nagano Station.
Situated at an altitude of 1,200 meters in the mountainous region,
there is a village with thatched-roof lodgings.
Togakushi is a land of “awai”
— a harmonious place where people and nature blend as one.
A way of life in harmony with the harshness of nature,
a reverence for something beyond human intellect.
That spirit still thrives todayin the everyday life of Togakushi.
Things forgotten with timeremain undisturbed here.
Spring water, produced by the sacred mountain, Mt. Togakushi.
The water, the origin of Togakushi nature reverence, is very mild and soft,
and brings out the best of all the ingredients.
Vegetables full of vitality from Togakushi,
carefully selected ingredients from Nagano such as river fish, wild game meat.
They are prepared simply with care,
so that you can feel the natural flavor of the water and seasonal ingredients themselves.
Please enjoy Togakushi cuisine which is gentle on your mind and body.
“awai Tgakushi” is a decentralized auberge,
where you can experience the culture, architecture, and cuisine of Togakushi.
Area : Chusha
Capacity : 2 guests × 2 rooms
Target : 12 years old or above
"Kyu-Chusha-Kokaido" (Former Chusha Public Hall) stands along the approach to Togakushi Shrine.
The hotel is located on the second floor of the former community center.
Retaining traces etches by the passage of time, it highlights the beauty of wooden architecture in a minimalistic space.
Meals are enjoyed at the restaurant on the first floor of the same building.
Enjoy the leisurely flow of time at Togakushi.
Area : Houkosha
Capacity : 6 guests
Target : 6 years old or above
Nestled quietly in the village of Houkosha — the "Kayabuki Cottage".
We have revitalized a traditional "kayabuki" (thatched-roof) farmhouse, turning it into a standalone rental room, where you can experience the life of Togakushi harmonizing with nature.
Meals are enjoyed at the restaurant on the first floor of Kyu-Chusha-Kokaido.
The house is also equipped with a kitchen and cooking utensils for simple cooking.
Perfect for couples, families, and friends.
Enjoy a flexible stay.
The 20-seat restaurant is located on the first floor of "Kyu-Chusha-Kokaido" (the Former Chusha Public Hall), standing along the approach to the shrine.
The chef who honed his skills at a Michelin-starred restaurant, with the spring water of Togakushi, brings out the best of the seasonal ingredients from Togakushi and Nagano.
In this gathering place where lights have once again come on, please enjoy Togakushi French cuisine, which is gentle on your mind and body.
The historical townscape of temple lodgings and gate-front communities,
combined with the strict and beautiful nature, creates a harmonious atmosphere in Togakushi.
Known since ancient times as a sacred site for mountain worship,
the cedar tree path at Togakushi Shrine's Okusha is lined with ancient trees that are over four centuries old.
The entire area is designated as a national park,
ensuring the preservation of its rich natural environment.
The cedar tree path at Togakushi Shrine's Okusha
The historical townscape of temple lodgings and gate-front communities,
combined with the strict and beautiful nature, creates a harmonious atmosphere in Togakushi.
Known since ancient times as a sacred site for mountain worship,
the cedar tree path at Togakushi Shrine's Okusha is lined with ancient trees that are over four centuries old.
The entire area is designated as a national park,
ensuring the preservation of its rich natural environment.
Embracing the spirit of nature worship,
Togakushi continues to thrive with the cultural tradition of "kayabuki" (thatched roofs).
Through the restoration of "Kayabuki Cottage",
we explore the essential relationship between humans and nature.
Embracing the spirit of nature worship,
Togakushi continues to thrive with the cultural tradition of "kayabuki" (thatched roofs).
Through the restoration of "Kayabuki Cottage",
we explore the essential relationship between humans and nature.
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We are rooted in Togakushi.
As a member of Togakushi,
we welcome you to this area.
We are rooted in Togakushi.
As a member of Togakushi,
we welcome you to this area.
Chef : Yuki Fujimoto
Born in 1993, from Osaka Prefecture. After graduating from vocational school, he trained at a two-star restaurant in Lyon, France. After returning to Japan, he honed his skills for four years at the one-star French restaurant "La Paix" in Tokyo, before moving his base to Nagano. He specializes in vegetable dishes.
Chef : Yuki Fujimoto
Born in 1993, from Osaka Prefecture. After graduating from vocational school, he trained at a two-star restaurant in Lyon, France. After returning to Japan, he honed his skills for four years at the one-star French restaurant "La Paix" in Tokyo, before moving his base to Nagano. He specializes in vegetable dishes.
Chef : Yuki Fujimoto
Born in 1993, from Osaka Prefecture. After graduating from vocational school, he trained at a two-star restaurant in Lyon, France. After returning to Japan, he honed his skills for four years at the one-star French restaurant "La Paix" in Tokyo, before moving his base to Nagano. He specializes in vegetable dishes.