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Zenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay
Product code 9582P59
From
From JPY 43,400
Dates
Available from Aug 1, 2025
Start times
12:15 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-5, Child ages 6-12, Adult ages 13-90
Options
Start from Nagano 12:15
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Duration
48 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 43,400
Zenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay
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Duration
48 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Enjoy a guided temple tour and a fire ceremony as well as a traditional tea experience, sampling of local dumplings, ‘sake’ tasting, and a unique stay at a traditional ‘shukubo.’
Overview
Enjoy a guided temple tour and a fire ceremony as well as a traditional tea experience, sampling of local dumplings, ‘sake’ tasting, and a unique stay at a traditional ‘shukubo.’
What's Included
Included
Tea experience including matcha and traditional sweets
English-speaking guide in Nagano City, including guided tour of Zenko-ji and fire ceremony.
Accommodation at a ‘shukubo’ temple lodging: ‘Japanese-style Room’ with on-floor ‘futon’ bedding
Simple lunch of two oyaki
Dinner
Breakfast
Sake Tasting
Not included
Additional food, snacks & drinks
Entry to other paid attractions at Zenko-ji's, or the 'O-Asaji' morning ceremony
Meeting and Pickup
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.
End point
Return to the Shukubo and enjoy your night, including dinner (18:00) and breakfast the following day.
Itinerary
Fire Ceremony, and Local Delicacies
30 minutesAdmission included
Fire Ceremony, and Local Delicacies
Enjoy a simple snack of 'oyaki' at Ogawa-no-sho and sake tasting at Imanishiki. (order may be reversed)
Fire Ceremony, and Local Delicacies
2 hoursAdmission included
Fire Ceremony, and Local Delicacies
Experience a private 'goma' prayer fire ceremony, performing the ritual yourself, inside the Daikanjin temple complex within Zenko-ji. Afterward you will begin your detailed guided tour of Zenko-ji with (time-permitting), free time to also explore the temple grounds for yourself.
Fire Ceremony, and Local Delicacies
45 minutesAdmission included
Fire Ceremony, and Local Delicacies
Combining tradition with modern style, you will get to make your own matcha while discovering the art and performance of this authentic Japanese experience. When the experience concludes, your guide will say his or her goodbyes, leaving you to enjoy the rest of your evening at the Shukubo.
Shukubo (Temple Lodge), and Temple Tranquility
1 hourAdmission not included
Shukubo (Temple Lodge), and Temple Tranquility
Day two is a non-guided tour where the guest can enjoy the day according to their preferences. Enjoy a Warm Welcome at Zenko-ji’s Morning Service Referred to as the ‘o-asaji’, the ceremony takes places every morning of the year, led by the head of the Tendai and Jodo sects – the two Buddhist sects charged with responsibility for the temple – and welcomes anyone to participate regardless of background or faith.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
4.9
27 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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