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Tea Experience and Zenkoji Tour with 'Shukubo' Temple Lodging Stay
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Tea Experience and Zenkoji Tour with 'Shukubo' Temple Lodging Stay

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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 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
  • Admission to: 'Goma' Prayer Fire Ceremony
  • English-speaking guide
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • 1-night accommodation at a ‘shukubo’ temple lodging
  • Simple lunch of two oyaki per guest & guided ‘sake’ tasting
  • Tea experience combined with traditional and modern styles

Not included: Admission to other paid attractions at Zenko-ji (O-Asaji, Kaidan Meguri, Sanmon, etc.); Other personal expenses; Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to/from Nagano City

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Overview

Designed to provide guests with an intimate yet entertaining understanding of Nagano’s near-1,400 year-old Zenko-ji temple, this group tour combines an in-depth guided experience at the temple including a private ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony and an exploration of the region’s food culture and renowned ‘sake’ with an overnight stay at a traditional ‘shukubo’ (temple lodging).

Highlights

Combining tradition with modern style, you will get to make your own matcha while discovering the art and performance of this authentic Japanese experience.
Enjoy an overnight stay at a historic ‘shukubo’ (temple lodging) inside Nagano’s near-1,400 year-old Zenko-ji complex, including a traditional vegetarian dinner and breakfast
Learn the history of the temple along with its centrality to the story of Nagano and Japanese Buddhist beliefs with a private guided walking tour of Zenko-ji including a ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony.
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

Admission to: 'Goma' Prayer Fire Ceremony
English-speaking guide
Breakfast
Dinner
1-night accommodation at a ‘shukubo’ temple lodging
Simple lunch of two oyaki per guest & guided ‘sake’ tasting
Tea experience combined with traditional and modern styles

What's not included

Admission to other paid attractions at Zenko-ji (O-Asaji, Kaidan Meguri, Sanmon, etc.)
Other personal expenses
Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to/from Nagano City

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 48 hours' notice.

Additional info

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Day 1 [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. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded [Dining] 12:45, Lunch, Ogawanoshodaimonten, Enjoy a simple lunch of 'oyaki' at Ogawa-no-sho. [Attraction/experience] 13:10, Kantenpapa Shop Patio Daimon Store, Try 'sake' with a tasting and learning experience. [Attraction/experience] 13:30, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Zenkoji Temple, Begin your guided tour of Zenko-ji Temple and experience a 'goma' prayer fire ceremony. After free time, your guide will help you check-in to the Shukubo and explain the ins and outs of your stay. [Attraction/experience] 16:00, Tsumugi, 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. [Accommodation] 17:00, 良性院; Return to the Shukubo and enjoy your night, including dinner (18:00) and breakfast the following day. [Dining] 18:00, Dinner Day 2 [Attraction/experience] 06:30, Self-guided, O-Asaji, Guests have the option to attend the 'O-Asaji' morning service. Start time is subject to change based on the time of the year as it is based on the time of sunrise. The cost to attend is JPY 600. [Dining] 07:30, Breakfast [Return] 10:00, Shuttle included Day {num}
Participants must be aged 6+ to participate in this activity Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
This tour includes accommodation at a traditional ‘shukubo’ (temple lodging) within the Zenko-ji temple complex. The tour price includes a ‘Standard Japanese-style Room’ featuring on-floor ‘futon’ bedding, ‘tatami’ matting and low furniture. Toilet and bathing facilities are shared, and the ‘shukubo’ kindly requests that guests use the bathing facility between 17:00-20:00. Earliest check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Dinner is served at 18:00 while breakfast is served between 07:30 to 09:00. In-keeping with the practice of most ‘shukubo’, we kindly ask that guests return back to the accommodation for the evening by 20:00. Thank you for your understanding. Guests have the option of attending Zenko-ji's 'O-Asaji' morning service the following morning. Conducted in the temple's main hall - only a moments' walk away from your temple lodging - the morning service takes place at sunrise - from 6:30-7:30 (time subject to change depending on the time of the year). As a walking tour, you will need to carry your luggage until we pass your accommodation, where we can drop it off around 1 hour into the tour. However, you should not have to carry it for more than 10 minutes at a time and it can be placed aside while at the oyaki shop or sake tasting venues. Should this be of concern, or you are unable to carry your luggage for that length of time, please let us know and we see if we can arrange for it to be transported directly to your accommodation. Unneeded luggage can also be stored within lockers located within Nagano Station. The tour includes dinner and breakfast at your ‘shukubo’ temple lodging. It serves a traditional vegetarian menu for both meals. Alcohol is available but not included in the tour price. Should you wish to drink alcohol, please pay the accommodation directly. 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. Accessibility This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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