Shrouded in a mysterious tranquillity, Myojin Pond in Kamikochi in Nagano is enveloped by the tall peaks of the Hotaka Mountains, dense forest and a unique aura that draws travellers to experience it firsthand. On one side of the pond sits Hotaka Shrine, where the guardian deity for the Northern Alps is believed to be enshrined. ⛩️ This small but mighty shrine is proof that good things come in small packages.
TOP TIP: Time your visit in with the Myojin Pond Boat Festival which takes place every year on 8 October. Highlights include celebratory dance and music to honour and thank the gods for safe passage through the mountains.
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