【Torii (shrine gate) Pass -Torii Toge-】

♢summary
A mountain road of about 6 km that connects Yauhara Juku in Narai juku on the Kiso Highway.
For travelers in Edo, it was famous as one of the one-of-the-best places on the Nakasendo Highway that made waraji shoes cry.
Popular in modern times as a quaint Trekking course. Many people from home and abroad walk this pass.
From the summit, you can see Mt. Mitake to the west and Mt. Kiso Komagatake to the east, and there are many monuments and stone Buddhas of haiku and poets, including Matsuo Basho, along the ancient road.
The Sengoku period became the battlefield of the Kiso and Takeda clans, and at the end of the Edo period, it is a historical mountain pass that the Empress Wagu passed through on her journey to surrender.

Torii (shrine gate) pass introduction videos link (YouTube)

♢ We offer free rental of cypress hats and bear bells!
This service is a service that allows you to experience the Edo traveler style, especially for those who walk between Yabuhara ⇔ Narai in Nakasendo.
The traditional Original Japanese cypress kasa drawn in kanji will make you feel the heart of an Edo traveler and will be a true travel companion!
For those who want not only an experience, but also a photogenic record!

[What is Japanese cypress in the first place?] 】
Japanese cypress is one of the traditional crafts of the Kiso region. As a "practical fashion item" and "parasol and sunshade that has been around since the Edo period", it is still popular with Locals and tourists alike.

【How to Experience】
You can experience it at the Tourist Information Center below. If you return the item, the deposit will be refunded in full.
⚠ In case of loss or damage, the deposit will not be refunded. (It doesn't matter if it's wet.) ）

●Rental location (1) Narai Juku Tourist Information Center (2) Yabuhara inn lively plaza / laughing hall
(3) Kiso Village Tourist Information Center

●Address (1) 497-3 Narai, Shiojiri City (2) 1019-1 Yabuhara, Kiso village (3) 196 Yabuhara, Kiso village

●TEL 　①0264-34-3160 ②0264-36-3020 ③0264-36-2543

●Business hours (1)9:00-17:00 (2)8:30-17:00 (3)9:00-17:00

●Holidays (1) Year-end and New Year holidays (2) Every Tuesday (3) Every Monday

●Refundable deposit 2000 yen / per item

●Payment method: Cash only