Togakushi Shrine · 〈Especially〉 Kuzuryu Shrine (Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture)

This is a famous shrine located in Nagano Prefecture. It consists of five shrines: Okusha, Nakasha, Hokosha, Kuzuryu Shrine, and Hinomiko Shrine. Okusha and Kuzuryu Shrine are in the same location. From the parking lot with the large torii gate, you walk along a 2km cedar avenue one way. After passing through Zuishinmon on the way, you'll reach Okusha at the end of the cedar avenue. The old shrine next to it is Kuzuryu Shrine! It enshrines the god of water, and people pray for rain and abundant harvests. Originally, it's for 'praying for rain,' but since it's the god of water... I prayed so hard, 'Please! Please!! Don't make it rain!!' that I thought the pillars might split, and for several years from that day on, my 'super rain-prone' curse was sealed!! Even when I went out to play, it rained ☔, and when I went out, it rained ☔. This super, super rain-prone me! It's amazing. The god of water is real!! If you're suffering from rain like I was, you should definitely visit!! By the way, 2km is longer than you might think, so wear comfortable shoes and go with determination~. ※The other three shrines are in different locations, but there's parking available, so it's fine.