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Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience
Product code 9582P133
From
From JPY 18,600
Dates
Available from Oct 25, 2024
Start times
12:15 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-5, Child ages 6-12, Adult ages 13-99
Options
Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 18,600
Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
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.
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.
What's Included
Included
Tea experience including matcha and traditional sweets
‘Sake’ tasting
Simple lunch of two oyaki
Guided tour of Zenkoji and ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony
English-speaking guide
Not included
Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to/from Nagano City
Additional food, snacks & drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
The meetup point is inside Nagano Station in front of the information aboard right across the Shinkansen exit gates
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
‘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.
Stop 2
1 hour 50 minutes
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
45 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
Combining tradition with modern style, you will get to make your own matcha while discovering the art and performance of this authentic Japanese experience.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
19 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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