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Tea Ceremony and Zenkoji Experience Tour with ‘Shukubo’ Stay

Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$306.15
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Designed to provide guests with an intimate yet entertaining understanding of Nagano’s near-1,400 year-old Zenko-ji temple, this 2 day 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).
Tea Ceremony and Zenkoji Experience Tour with ‘Shukubo’ Stay
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 days

  • Simple snack of two oyaki
  • Tea ceremony experience including matcha and traditional sweets
  • Sake Tasting
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation at a ‘shukubo’ temple lodging: ‘Japanese-style Room’ with on-floor ‘futon’ bedding
  • English-speaking guide in Nagano City, including guided tour of Zenko-ji and fire ceremony.
  • Entry to other paid attractions at Zenko-ji's, or the 'O-Asaji' morning ceremony
  • Additional food, snacks & drinks

Meeting point
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 - and walk toward Zenko-ji Temple, stopping at the smaller Saiko-ji Temple along the way and onto lunch.
Return details
Check-in at your 'shukubo', where your guide will say their goodbyes, leaving you to enjoy your night, including dinner between 18:00 and 20:00 and breakfast the following day between 07:30 and 09:00 (with the option to attending the 'O-Asaji' morning service)*.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Tea Ceremony and Zenkoji Experience Tour with ‘Shukubo’ Stay

    Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    $306.15
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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