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Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience

Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$129.75
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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.
Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

  • English-speaking guide
  • Guided tour of Zenkoji and ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony
  • ‘Sake’ tasting
  • Simple lunch of two oyaki
  • Tea experience including matcha and traditional sweets
  • Additional food, snacks & drinks
  • Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to/from Nagano City

Meeting point
The meetup point is inside Nagano Station in front of the information aboard right across the Shinkansen exit gates

  • ‘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.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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!

    Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience

    Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    $129.75
    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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