Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience

5.0
(9 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Tea experience including matcha and traditional sweets
Simple lunch of two oyaki
‘Sake’ tasting
Guided tour of Zenkoji and ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony
English-speaking guide
Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to/from Nagano City
Additional food, snacks & drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    ‘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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour 50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

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

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.
Supplied by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

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

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