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Zenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay
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Zenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay
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Activity Duration (2 days)
Light
Hosted in English
No refund if cancelled
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What you'll do
Join a guided tour of Zenkoji Temple, followed by a traditional Japanese tea experience. This unique 'Shukubo' temple stay package offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and spirituality.
Tour Highlight
Enjoy a guided temple tour, a fire ceremony, and a traditional tea experience. You'll also sample local dumplings, taste 'sake,' and enjoy a unique stay at a traditional 'shukubo.'
What is included?
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Accommodation at a ‘shukubo’ temple lodging: ‘Japanesestyle Room’ with on-floor ‘futon’ bedding
- Englishspeaking guide in Nagano City, including guided tour of Zenko-ji and fire ceremony.
- Tea experience including matcha and traditional sweets
- Sake Tasting
- Simple lunch of two oyaki
- Entry/Admission Nagano
- Entry/Admission Zenko-ji Temple
- Entry/Admission Patio Daimon
What is not included?
- Additional food, snacks & drinks
- Entry to other paid attractions at Zenkoji's, or the 'O-Asaji' morning ceremony
- Entry/Admission Zenko-ji Temple
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Meet your host
Lighthouse Tour Guide
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Host since 2018
Itinerary
Total 4 stops
Meals included:, Dinner:Including traditional (vegetarian) dinner at your Temple Lodge
Accommodation included:, Overnight 'Shukubo' (Temple Lodging) Stay
Here is the starting point
Ogawanoshodaimonten
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Ogawanoshodaimonten
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Enjoy a simple snack of 'oyaki' at Ogawa-no-sho and sake tasting at Imanishiki. (order may be reversed)Read moreMore about Nagano
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Zenko-ji Temple
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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.Read moreMore about Zenko-ji Temple
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Patio Daimon
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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.Read moreMore about Patio Daimon
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