Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience
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.
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Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience
What's included in Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
‘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
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.
Patio Daimon
Combining tradition with modern style, you will get to make your own matcha while discovering the art and performance of this authentic Japanese experience.
Inclusions
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meetup point is inside Nagano Station in front of the information aboard right across the Shinkansen exit gates
