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Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience
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Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience

by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

4h 45m
Nagano
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund To find out more about the cancellation policy, contact platform customer support
  • English-speaking guide
  • Snacks

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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.

Highlights

Learn the mysterious yet captivating story about why Zenkoji Temple is one of my most important temples in Japan via a guided walking tour and even a ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony.
Combining tradition with modern style, you will get to make your own matcha while discovering the art and performance of this authentic Japanese experience.
Indulge in Nagano’s traditional food culture including its famous ‘oyaki’ dumplings and award-winning ‘sake.’
All guided by a locally-based, English-speaking guide.

What's included

English-speaking guide
Snacks

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Up to 15 travelers
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[Departure] 12:15, meet up at Nagano Station. 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. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 12:45, Guided tour, Ogawanoshodaimonten, Enjoy a simple lunch of 'oyaki' at Ogawa-no-sho. [Attraction/experience] 13:10, Nishinomon-Yoshinoya Sake Brewery, Try 'sake' with a tasting and learning experience. [Attraction/experience] 13:30, Guided tour, Zenkoji Temple, Begin your guided tour of Zenko-ji Temple and experience a 'goma' prayer fire ceremony, followed by free time. [Attraction/experience] 16:00, Tsumugi Tea Ceremony, A one-of-a-kind tea experience awaits. Combining Japanese tradition with modern style, you will get to make your own matcha. Your guide will say his or her goodbyes here when the experience concludes. [Return] 17:30, at Nagano Station, You may return back to Nagano Station with your guide, or you conclude the tour at Tsumugi and say your goodbyes. Day {num}
Children aged 0-5 can join this activity free of charge
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