No expiration date
Easy refund
Free exchange
Easy booking
Nagano Zenkoji Temple Tour and Tea Ceremony Experience 20% OFF
Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$69.34
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover Two Ancient Japanese Traditions in One Memorable Half-day Experience!
Your journey begins with an immersive exploration of Zenkoji Temple, among Japan's most ancient and venerated Buddhist sanctuaries, concluding with an authentic tea ceremony at a traditional local teahouse.
Explore Zenkoji Temple's Sacred History and Ancient Legends: Zenkoji Temple stands as one of Japan's most hallowed Buddhist destinations. Throughout feudal times, devoted pilgrims journeyed vast distances to reach this sacred ground, frequently traveling the historic Nakasendo route.
From Sacred Grounds to Tea Ceremony Heritage: At the teahouse, a skilled sadōka (tea ceremony master) welcomes you and shares the traditions and ceremonial steps you'll experience. Enter the serene teahouse space and settle into position as your tea ceremony experience unfolds.
Your journey begins with an immersive exploration of Zenkoji Temple, among Japan's most ancient and venerated Buddhist sanctuaries, concluding with an authentic tea ceremony at a traditional local teahouse.
Explore Zenkoji Temple's Sacred History and Ancient Legends: Zenkoji Temple stands as one of Japan's most hallowed Buddhist destinations. Throughout feudal times, devoted pilgrims journeyed vast distances to reach this sacred ground, frequently traveling the historic Nakasendo route.
From Sacred Grounds to Tea Ceremony Heritage: At the teahouse, a skilled sadōka (tea ceremony master) welcomes you and shares the traditions and ceremonial steps you'll experience. Enter the serene teahouse space and settle into position as your tea ceremony experience unfolds.
—
Nagano Zenkoji Temple Tour and Tea Ceremony Experience
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- English Speaking Guide
- Guided tour of Zenkoji Temple
- Tea Ceremony Experience and traditional sweets
- Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc.)
- Personal expenses such as snacks or souvenirs
- Admission to Zenkoji Temple’s inner sanctuary (optional)
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting near the small Olympic cauldron in Nagano Central Square.
Return details
Your guide will be waiting near the small Olympic cauldron in Nagano Central Square.
-
Zenko-ji TempleZenkoji Temple is one of Japan’s oldest and most revered Buddhist temples. For over 1,400 years, people from across the country have come here to pray, reflect, or simply soak in its peaceful atmosphere. Zenkoji Temple also houses one of the oldest Buddhist statues in Japan, believed to have arrived from India centuries ago. The approach to Zenkoji is part of the experience. Lined with traditional inns, quaint shops, and cozy cafés, it invites visitors to linger and take part in the local atmosphere. Zenkoji Temple also houses one of the oldest Buddhist statues in Japan, believed to have arrived from India centuries ago. The approach to Zenkoji is part of the experience. Lined with traditional inns, quaint shops, and cozy cafés, it invites visitors to linger and take part in the local atmosphere.
-
Patio DaimonYour Tea Ceremony Experience begins with an explanation of the principles behind the tea ceremony, including the key concept of wa-kei-sei-jaku: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Before the tea is served, you will enjoy a small seasonal sweet. Under your tea master's careful guidance, with your local guide available for support, you'll witness every element of the tea preparation ritual. The ceremony maintains a structured format with distinct responsibilities for host and participant. Each gesture, from the bowl's handling to the tea's whisking technique, demonstrates years of dedicated training. Your opportunity follows next. Practice making the tea yourself, replicating the precise movements you've just witnessed. The ceremony incorporates courteous interactions between host and guests, so attempt using basic Japanese phrases when possible.
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!
Nagano Zenkoji Temple Tour and Tea Ceremony Experience 20% OFF
Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$69.34
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!