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3 hours 45 minutes

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Learn the mysterious yet captivating story about why Zenkoji Temple is one of my most important temples in Japan via a guided walking tour and even a ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony.
Combining tradition with modern style, you will get to make your own matcha while discovering the art and performance of this authentic Japanese experience.
Indulge in Nagano’s traditional food culture including its famous ‘oyaki’ dumplings and award-winning ‘sake.’
All guided by a locally-based, English-speaking guide.

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Start from Nagano Station

Inclusions

English-speaking guide
Snacks

Additional Info

Children aged 0-5 can join this activity free of charge
The driver has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued

From$120.05Per Person

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What's included in Half-Day Tea Ceremony and Zenkoji Experience Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

[Departure] 12:15, meet up at Nagano Station. 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..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time
[Attraction/experience] 12:45, Guided tour, Ogawanoshodaimonten, Enjoy a simple lunch of 'oyaki' at Ogawa-no-sho.
[Attraction/experience] 13:10, Kantenpapa Shop Patio Daimon Store, Try 'sake' with a tasting and learning experience.
[Attraction/experience] 13:30, Guided tour, Zenkoji Temple, Begin your guided tour of Zenko-ji Temple and experience a 'goma' prayer fire ceremony, followed by free time.
[Attraction/experience] 16:00, Tsumugi Tea Ceremony, A one-of-a-kind tea experience awaits. Combining Japanese tradition with modern style, you will get to make your own matcha. Your guide will say his or her goodbyes here when the experience concludes.
[Return] 17:00, at Nagano Station, You may return back to Nagano Station with your guide, or you conclude the tour at Tsumugi and say your goodbyes.

Half-Day Tea Ceremony and Zenkoji Experience Tour

Enjoy a simple lunch of 'oyaki' at Ogawa-no-sho followed by sake tasting.

Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience

Your temple tour includes a ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony

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Designed to provide guests with an intimate yet entertaining understanding of Nagano’s near-1,400-year-old Zenkoji temple, this half-day group tour combines a guided experience and a unique fire ceremony at the temple as well as a traditional tea ceremony, sampling of local dumplings, and even 'sake' tasting.