I'll be doing a day trip from Tokyo to Nagano next Januaray, departing at 5am on car. My idea is to visit Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine while there, and squeeze in Zenkoji Temple if it's possible. My itinerary idea was:
- 5am: Depart Tokyo, arrive 8:30-9 at Snow Monkey Park
- 9am-11am: Snow Monkey Park
- 11am-12pm: Lunch
- 12-12:45: Drive to Zenkoji
- 12:45-1:30: Quick visit to Zenkoji
- 1:30-2:30: Drive to Togakushi, get Togakushi Chusha Goshuin, arrive to Okusha
- 2:30-4:30: Togakushi Shrine up to Zuishinmon/Cedar Path + Kagami lake path and back to our car
- Drive back to Tokyo
I think this is a really packed itinerary, but I like getting the most out of my days! I'm still unsure if it's too rushed in any activity, if timings are off or if there's any other risks involved. I've also read that sunset is at about 4:30pm, when we're supposed to be finishing the Togakushi hike. Would it be too risky to end so close to end of daylight? Also open to hear any recommendations about anything! (Itinerary, clothes/equipment, places to visit, food, etc)
by agusbrenes
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You are only planning to do the small loop of Okusha Shrine > Zuishinmon Gate > Kagami Pond? Seems a bit of a waste to travel so far and not do all five shrines of Togakushi. However that’s likely the only way you can do it in 2 hours.
Do you have experience driving and walking in snow? I haven’t been yet myself, but from what I see on e.g. AllTrails the paths can be icy from all the crushed snow. Seems you can rent snowshoes from the local tourist office and restaurant.
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