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Naganos Hidden Samurai Town & Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour
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Naganos Hidden Samurai Town & Tomyo Lantern Festival Tour
5 (0)
Activity Duration (7 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
No refund if cancelled
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What you'll do
Discover the Hidden Samurai Town of Naganos and experience the enchanting Tomyo Lantern Festival on this exclusive tour.
Tour Highlight
This engaging special event tour takes you to Nagano's hidden samurai town of Matsuhiro for an afternoon of samurai experiences and discovery of the open secret beneath its feet. After enjoying an early dinner, you'll embark on a guided evening tour of the city's near-1400 year old Zenko-ji Temple during its Tomyo Lantern Festival.
What is included?
- Airconditioned vehicle
- Dinner
- Landing and facility fees
- Entry/Admission Matsushiro
What is not included?
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Accommodation
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Itinerary
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Matsushiro
1
Matsushiro
Stop: 3 hours
After a bus ride from Nagano Station, Discover Nagano’s hidden samurai town of Matsushiro, former stronghold of the Sanada clan and home to the Bunbu Gakko Military Arts School where you can try your hand at ‘katana’ (sword) practiceRead moreMore about Matsushiro
2
Matsushiro Zozan Chikago
Stop: 75 minutes
Descend underground to the Zozan Imperial Tunnels beneath Matsushiro – the intended hidden headquarters of the Japanese government and military in the closing stages of WW2Read moreMore about Matsushiro Zozan Chikago
3
Nishimon Yoshinoya
Stop: 45 minutes
Leaving Matsushiro after Zozan tunnel, warm yourself on some of Nagano’s best ‘sake’ with a guided tasting followed by early dinner at Monzen Terrace EnyaRead moreMore about Nishimon Yoshinoya
4
Zenko-ji Temple
Stop: 60 minutes
Guests can get early a warming early dinner – your choice of beef, chicken or vegetable hot pot along with starters, dessert and complimentary drinks at Monzen Terrace Enya the restaurant nearby Zenko-ji Temple.Read moreMore about Zenko-ji Temple
5
Zenko-ji Temple
Stop: 90 minutes
Explore Nagano’s near-1400 Zenko-ji Temple with a guided evening tour and free-time to enjoy the Tomyo Lantern Festival as the temple is awash with the ‘Buddha’s Light’, light installations and ‘kiri-e’ paper lanterns
After the free time, tour heads up to Nagano station where tour concludes.Read moreMore about Zenko-ji Temple
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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