Nagano Zenkoji Temple and Sake Tasting Private Tour from Tokyo
This tour includes a visit to Zenkoji Temple, a historic temple that attracts worshippers from all over the world, as well as a visit to the temple to enjoy local sake and the optional local delicacy oyaki. Since the Edo period (1603-1867), it has been said, “Even if you are far away, you must visit Zenkoji Temple at least once.” Many famous warlords and other famous warriors have visited the temple, and it continues to be a power spot for worshippers today. Another attraction of this tour is that you can walk along the approach to the temple, which has a long history, and visit a sake brewery behind the approach to the temple. You can also sign up for an optional experience to cook and eat “oyaki,” a local dish of Nagano Prefecture, in a traditional hearth. Oyaki is made of wheat flour and buckwheat flour, with seasonal vegetables and sweet bean paste sandwiched inside the dough. Those with wheat or buckwheat allergies are not eligible to apply, so please check in advance.
Options
Goma Zazen Sake Gran Class
Goma Zazen Sake and Oyaki: Join a Goma fire ritual, try zazen meditation, taste sake, and make traditional oyaki.Oyaki may not be available on holidays.
Gran Class: Round-trip reserved seats in Gran Class on the Shinkansen, offering the highest level of comfort, privacy,and premium service
Pickup included
What's included in Nagano Zenkoji Temple and Sake Tasting Private Tour from Tokyo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
After picking you up from your hotel, we will board the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. *Depending on your hotel, the train may depart from Ueno Station.
Zenko-ji Temple
Zenkoji Temple is a very venerable temple that has been in existence for about 1,400 years. It is one of the most famous temples in Japan that attracts many worshippers from all over the world, especially since it has a history of widely accepting people as a nondenominational temple that does not belong to any particular sect. In the Edo period (1603-1867), so many people visited the temple that it was said, “Once in a lifetime, you must visit Zenkoji Temple. It has long been believed that if one visits Zenkoji even just once, he or she is guaranteed to live a life of paradise.
Zenko-ji Temple Nakamisedori
The site of Zenkoji Temple's Nyorai-do Hall, which was relocated due to a fire, is now the site of the Zenkoji Temple's Nyorai-do Hall. The Nakamise Street of Zenkoji Temple has been bustling with activity since the medieval period, when street vendors and freak shows began to open on the site where Zenkoji's Nyorai-do Hall was relocated due to a fire. Recently, the number of stalls selling not only souvenirs and Nagano Prefecture's famous oyaki and dango, but also pudding and ice cream, which are popular among children, has increased, making the area a fun place to stroll for men and women of all ages. Please stop at any store that catches your attention and enjoy!
Inclusions
- Making Oyaki Experience Fee(Option)
- National Licensed Guide in English, Spanish, Mandarin
- Hotel or Station Pickup
- bullet train between Tokyo and Nagano, public transportation
- Admission Fee(Zenkoji Temple)
- apx. 15-25 USD per person
- Personal Expenses
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Those who are allergic to wheat or buckwheat cannot apply for the optional tour, so please check with us in advance. Please check with us in advance. We will guide you on the regular tour.
- The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby or the gate of the station with your name sign. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please show the ticket to the guide when you meet.
