2 daysZenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay
Length
2 days
Itinerary
2 days planned
Group
Max 8
Guides
English
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.’
Day by day itinerary
1Fire Ceremony, and Local Delicacies⌄
Enjoy a simple snack of 'oyaki' at Ogawa-no-sho and sake tasting at Imanishiki. (order may be reversed)
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.
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.
Meals: Dinner: Including traditional (vegetarian) dinner at your Temple Lodge
Overnight: Overnight 'Shukubo' (Temple Lodging) Stay
2Shukubo (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.
Meals: Breakfast: Including traditional (vegetarian) breakfast.
What's 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
Good to know
Starts: 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.
Ends: Return to the Shukubo and enjoy your night, including dinner (18:00) and breakfast the following day.
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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