Discovery Package Taxi Plan
Zenkoji Temple and Togakushi Tour with a Premium Sightseeing Taxi
Starting from Nagano Station, this one-day retreat journeys through sacred sites where spiritual belief and nature intertwine—from Benzaiten Shrine at Zenkoji Temple, dedicated to the deity of water, to the Okusha (Inner Shrine) of Togakushi Shrine.
Travel is arranged by a private sightseeing taxi (Toyota Alphard). Throughout the entire journey, you will be accompanied by Naohiro Orihara, a “through-guide” specializing in connecting nature and culture, with extensive experience as a storyteller of national parks and Japan’s spiritual traditions.
The journey begins quietly at Benzaiten, nestled within the Zenkoji Temple grounds. After offering prayers to the water deity, the route continues to the Togakushi area within Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park.
Here, you will visit Togakushi Shrine Chusha, the spring-fed Nenbutsu Pond, and enjoy a full-course lunch at awai Togakushi, a restaurant deeply rooted in harmony with nature.
In the afternoon, walk along the approach to Togakushi Shrine Okusha, concluding the “pilgrimage of water” at Kuzuryusha Shrine.
The experience culminates at Kagami Pond, where the serene reflection of the Togakushi mountain range offers a quiet moment to face both nature and your own inner self.
Price
Discovery Package Taxi Plan（Zenkoji Temple and Togakushi Tour with a guide）
per person
| 2 guests（Same price for adults and children） | 90000Yen |
|---|---|
| 3 guests（Same price for adults and children） | 65000Yen |
| 4 guests（Same price for adults and children） | 50000Yen |
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Plan Details
| Period |
2026/5/1(Fri)～2026/11/30(Mon) |
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| What is included in the travel/plan price |
・Private chartered taxi transportation ・Through-guide service ・Full-course lunch |
| Minimum number of participants per group | 2 person/people |
| Minimum number of participants | 2 person/people |
| Maximum number of participants | 4 person/people |
| Operating Company | Chuo Taxi |
| Tour Conductor | No |
| Tour Time | Approx. 7 hours |
| Reservation Deadline | Up to 10 days prior to departure |
| Payment Method |
Creditcard    
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- Tour itinerary -
Nagano Station (Departure 10:00) = Zenkoji Temple, Benzaiten (stay for approximately 30 minutes) = Togakushi Shrine, Nakasha Shrine (stay for approximately 30 minutes) = Awai Togakushi (Lunch / approx. 70 minutes) = Nenbutsu Pond (approx. 10 minutes) = Togakushi Shrine, Okusha Shrine (stay for approximately 60 minutes) ... Kagamiike Pond (stay for approximately 20 minutes) = Nagano Station (Scheduled arrival time 17:00)
- Meeting Place -
Address is displayed when location is selected.
Nagano Station or nearby hotels
- Important Points -
- Eligibility: This plan is available for guests aged 12 and above.
- The course includes gentle slopes and stairs. Participants should be able to walk independently.
- Participation using a wheelchair is not permitted on this tour.
- Cancellation Fee -
In cases where the customer cancels the contract after the contract has been completed, 1 customer will be charged a cancellation fee from their travel fee at the following rates. In cases where multiple people are participating and a portion of the customers cancel their contracts, we will charge the remaining customers a fee based on the difference according to the change in the number of people (around 1 vehicle/1 room per person) using transport and accommodation facilities.
| 10–8 days prior to departure | 7–2 days prior to departure | 1 day prior to departure | On the day of departure (before departure) | After departure or no-show without notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 100% |
- Plan Provider Company -
field design, Inc.
1-3-16 marusa Bld.3F, Minamichitose, Nagano Shi, Nagano Ken
Registration of Travel Services：Governor of NaganoTravel Services Type 2 660
Certified General Travel Services Manager：Kotaro Hayashi
Contact Phone Number：026-227-8955
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Plan Contents
Travel Effortlessly by Private Taxi
Enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey in a luxury Toyota Alphard private chartered taxi.
Naohiro Orihara (Through-Guide)
A highly experienced and certified guide, Naohiro Orihara has served as an official guide in iconic destinations such as the Canadian Rockies and Yellowknife.
His background includes planning and guiding experience with Hoshino Resorts, as well as service as a Senior Officer at Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, where he was involved in promoting the sustainable use of national parks.
Deeply knowledgeable in both nature and tourism, he now works nationwide as a tourism content developer and DMO advisor, creating immersive experiences that connect natural landscapes with local culture.
Through his insightful storytelling and deep understanding, Orihara transforms the sacred, nature-worshipping land of Togakushi into a journey that feels deeply personal—inviting guests to experience the destination not as observers, but as participants in its living narrative.
Zenkoji Temple – Benzaiten Shrine
Tucked away from the bustle of the main hall, this small shrine stands quietly in a space of deep calm.
Dedicated to Benzaiten, the deity of water, this sacred spot is regarded as the “source of the spiritual waterway” that connects the faith of Zenkoji with that of Togakushi.
By offering prayers here and gently aligning the state of the mind, this moment serves as a meaningful introduction—guiding your awareness from the ordinary into the extraordinary, and opening the journey with intention and reflection.
Togakushi Area | Myoko–Togakushi Renzan National Park
Shaped by the sacred Mount Togakushi, this awe-inspiring landscape of deep forests and flowing water embodies a world where nature itself is revered.
The approaches leading to Chusha, Okusha, and Kuzuryusha allow you to experience the profound sense that the natural environment is, in itself, a sacred realm.
At Kagami Pond, where the Togakushi mountain range is reflected upon the still surface of the water, a slow, deep breath brings a sense of quiet that settles from within—offering a serene and contemplative conclusion to the day.
awai Togakushi (Full-Course Lunch)
Ingredients nurtured by Togakushi’s water, soil, and light are thoughtfully brought together on each plate, with careful attention paid to the quiet voice of the ingredients themselves.
Enjoyed at awai Togakushi, a restaurant that blends seamlessly into the surrounding forest, this full-course meal allows you to taste Togakushi’s philosophy of living in harmony with nature.
Encountered along the pilgrimage, it is a blessing of a lunch that gently awakens all five senses.