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Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience

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Nagano, Japan
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • English-speaking guide
    • Guided tour of Zenkoji and ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony
    • Simple lunch of two oyaki
    • ‘Sake’ tasting
    • Tea experience including matcha and traditional sweets
    • Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to/from Nagano City
    • Additional food, snacks & drinks

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Nagano Station
      Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan

      The meetup point is inside Nagano Station in front of the information aboard right across the Shinkansen exit gates

    End point

    • Patio Daimon Kuraniwa
      Japan, 380-0841 長野県長野市長野大門町54

    Operating hours
    .12:15 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    Ogawa no Sho Daimon Store

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Zenko-ji Temple

    1 hour 50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Patio Daimon

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 18 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    It was a nice...

    Dana_G, Jul 2025
    It was a nice introduction to Nagano. I enjoyed all the stops and was just the right amount of time for each. If you don't like to walk, I don't recommend.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Dear Dana, Thank you for the 5-star review! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the various tour locations and could spend just the right amount of time at each. We look forward to seeing you again in Nagano or on our other tours in Central Japan! Snow Monkey Resorts

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