Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience

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About this activity

Discover the spiritual side of Nagano on a guided tour of Zenkoji Temple. Enjoy a tasting of sake at a local brewery, savor the flavors of 'oyaki' dumplings, and take part in a tea experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea experience including matcha and traditional sweets
Included: ‘Sake’ tasting
Included: Simple lunch of two oyaki
Included: Guided tour of Zenkoji and ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony
Included: English-speaking guide

Not included

Not included: Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to/from Nagano City
Not included: Additional food, snacks & drinks

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour Admission included

‘Oyaki’ dumplings are made from fermented buckwheat dough and rice powder, filled with all manner of vegetables, fruit, or ‘anko’ bean paste. Simple, healthy, and tasty. Followed by a Sake tasting experience at Imanishiki Sake Brewery.
Zenko-ji Temple

1 h 50 min

Only a short walk away from the brewery, begin your guided tour of Zenkoji Temple. Your guide will reveal its storied history and secrets, while also explaining the role of Buddhism in Japan in an enjoyable and engaging way as you head toward the site of the ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony.
Patio Daimon

45 min Admission included

Combining tradition with modern style, you will get to make your own matcha while discovering the art and performance of this authentic Japanese experience.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meetup point is inside Nagano Station in front of the information aboard right across the Shinkansen exit gates

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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