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Zenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay

Nagano, Japanby Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

  • 2 days
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 8 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Enjoy a guided temple tour and a fire ceremony as well as a traditional tea experience, sampling of local dumplings, ‘sake’ tasting, and a unique stay at a traditional ‘shukubo.’

What's included

  • Tea experience including matcha and traditional sweets
  • English-speaking guide in Nagano City, including guided tour of Zenko-ji and fire ceremony.
  • Accommodation at a ‘shukubo’ temple lodging: ‘Japanese-style Room’ with on-floor ‘futon’ bedding
  • Simple lunch of two oyaki
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Sake Tasting
  • Additional food, snacks & drinks
  • Entry to other paid attractions at Zenko-ji's, or the 'O-Asaji' morning ceremony

Meeting and pickup

Meetup with your guide inside Nagano Station - they will be waiting for you in front of the large Information Board directly across the Shinkansen / 'Bullet Train' ticket gates - and walk toward Zenko-ji Temple, stopping at the smaller Saiko-ji Temple along the way and onto lunch.

End point

Return to the Shukubo and enjoy your night, including dinner (18:00) and breakfast the following day.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation policy

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

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