Zenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay

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Nagano, Japan

2 days (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodation at a ‘shukubo’ temple lodging: ‘Japanese-style Room’ with on-floor ‘futon’ bedding
English-speaking 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

Additional food, snacks & drinks
Entry to other paid attractions at Zenko-ji's, or the 'O-Asaji' morning ceremony

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

Ryōshōin
Motoyoshichō-498 Nagano, 380-0851, Japan
Return to the Shukubo and enjoy your night, including dinner (18:00) and breakfast the following day.

Start time
.12:15 pm

Itinerary

Day 1

Fire Ceremony, and Local Delicacies

3 Stops

Ogawa no Sho Daimon Store

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Zenko-ji Temple

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Patio Daimon

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight 'Shukubo' (Temple Lodging) Stay

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Shukubo (Temple Lodge), and Temple Tranquility

1 Stop

Zenko-ji Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9

based on 28 reviews

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Robert_I, Jul 2025

We had a great time on our experience and learned a lot about the history and culture of all of the activities. Our tour guide, Shawn, was really helpful especially when we had to get checked into our temple stay.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Robert, Thank you for the positive review. It's wonderful to know the tour was enjoyable and that the history and culture shared enhanced the experience. We will let Shawn know you appreciated his kind help and guidance. We look forward to welcoming you back! Snow Monkey Resorts

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