Half Day Tea Ceremony and Zenkoji Experience Tour

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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Overview

Designed to provide guests with an intimate yet entertaining understanding of Nagano’s near-1,400-year-old Zenkoji temple, this half-day group tour combines a guided experience and a unique fire ceremony at the temple as well as a traditional tea ceremony, sampling of local dumplings, and even ‘sake’ tasting.

Activity location

Saiko-ji Temple
- 1398 Kitaishidocho
- 380-0826, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nagano Station
- Kurita
- 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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Half Day Tea Ceremony and Zenkoji Experience Tour

4h
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 12:15pm

Price details

$128.98 x 1 Adult$128.98

Total

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Saiko-ji Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Dedicated to Jurojin – one of Japan’s ‘shichifukujin’ or ‘7 Lucky Gods’ – Saiko-ji is the ideal place to begin your exploration of Nagano, a temple town known for its traditional food culture and the longevity it affords. Indeed, Jurojin is associated with long life and will point you toward your next stop and first tasty treat of the tour – ‘oyaki’.

Ogawanoshodaimonten

1h
Admission ticket 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

1h 50m

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.

Shinshu Zenkoji Hombo Daikanjin Temple

40m
Admission ticket included

The burning of prayers in the sacred flame imbues the experience with a deep spirituality and is often found to rid participants of their immediate, worldly concerns. Whether you are a practicing Buddhist or seeking a memorable and meaningful experience while in Japan, ‘goma’ prayer will leave a deep and lasting impression on you.

Location

Activity location

Saiko-ji Temple
- 1398 Kitaishidocho
- 380-0826, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nagano Station
- Kurita
- 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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