Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Discover the Soul of Nagano through Zenkoji Temple’s History, Local Culture, and Delicious Cuisine
Duration: 3 hours Location: Nagano City, Zenkoji Temple & Surrounding Areas Type: Walking Tour
✨ Tour Highlights ✨ 1️⃣ Zenkoji Temple Exploration ️ Step into one of Japan’s most historic and spiritual sites! Discover the ancient beauty of Zenkoji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest and most revered Buddhist temples. Marvel at the intricate wooden architecture and learn about its significance in Japanese Buddhism.
2️⃣ Hidden Stories & Local Legends Walk through the temple grounds and nearby streets as your guide shares fascinating stories and local lore.
3️⃣ Delicious Food Tastings Oyaki Dumplings Traditional Japanese Sweets Sake Tasting
4️⃣ Explore Nakamise Street ️
5️⃣ Interactive Cultural Experiences Try your hand at traditional activities, like fortune-telling, and learn about Japanese customs.
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What's included in Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Meet Up At: infront of Starbucks at Nagano station. We will explore the greater part of Zenkoji temple town where is an old and residential area. We will visit 2 - 3 local shops to try authentic Japanese bites and sweets. ⇨ Stop At: Oyaki House Taste Nagano's special product "Oyaki", which is Japanese stuffed dumplings and from local village called "Ogawa". Oyaki is cooked in irori, which is a traditional Japanese sunken hearth and you can have it near by cozy & warm bonfire. ⇨ Walking High Street to Zenkoji Temple You can look around some Nagano’s local products for souvenir on the high street and see 1400 years history of National treasure temple. ⇨ Sake Tasting You can try to taste variety of Sake with nibbles like soy source beans and some Japanese pickles. Also you can have Nagano’s miso soup. ⇨ Walking on back street. As we walk on back street, you will see local shrines, local shops and neighborhood of Nagano city. ⇨ Arrival at Matcha Tea Place You have Matcha tea in Japanese style room and also very nice Japanese sweet. ⇨ Pop in local shop on back street. You can pop in local shop to see Nagano’s local products. Tour Concludes *The time depends on the group
Food Menu
DESSERT - Matcha tea & sweets
MAIN - Oyaki (Japanese Stuffed Dumplings)
Inclusions
- 2 Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings)
- High quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
- Sake Tasting
- Matcha Tea & Sweets
- Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
- Meal for infant
- Transportation fee to meeting point
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Walking shoes are recommended
- Minimum alcahol drinking age is 20 years. So we offer another drink for under 20.
- In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
- Not suitable for person who needs gluten free food.
- This tour generally requires 2 or more guests to operate. For solo travelers, feel free to contact us before booking to confirm availability.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The guide will meet you infront of Starbucks at Nagano station.