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Zenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay

4.9(30)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews48 hFree cancellationBy Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Zenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay

About this activity

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

Not included

  • ✕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.

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
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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