Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience

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Discover the spiritual side of Nagano on a guided tour of Zenkoji Temple. Enjoy a tasting of sake at a local brewery, savor the flavors of 'oyaki' dumplings, and take part in a tea experience.

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Cần Quan Tâm

‘Oyaki’ dumplings are made from fermented buckwheat dough and rice powder, filled with all manner of vegetables, fruit, or ‘anko’ bean paste. Simple, healthy, and tasty. Followed by a Sake tasting experience at Imanishiki Sake Brewery.

1 hour • Bao Gồm Vé

Zenko-ji Temple

Only a short walk away from the brewery, begin your guided tour of Zenkoji Temple. Your guide will reveal its storied history and secrets, while also explaining the role of Buddhism in Japan in an enjoyable and engaging way as you head toward the site of the ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony.

1 hour 50 minutes • Không Có Vé

Bao gồm

Tea experience including matcha and traditional sweets

Simple lunch of two oyaki

‘Sake’ tasting

Guided tour of Zenkoji and ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony

English-speaking guide

Transport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to/from Nagano City

Additional food, snacks & drinks

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Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience

Đánh giá

5.00

13 đánh giá

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Wonderful Taste of Nagano—Thanks Kevin!
georgialJ7414CD,,12 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an amazing time today on this tour of Zenkoji Temple / “food tour” of Nagano. I ended up having a private tour with Kevin who was wonderful: so friendly, knowledgeable, down to earth and easy to be around. My highlights were the tea ceremony with Tetsu-san and Suki-san, as well as the sake tasting (plum sake was 🌟). Seeing the beautiful temples and learning about the history behind them was fascinating. I am so glad I booked this tour and I feel like I lucked out! I would absolutely recommend it. Thanks again, Kevin, for an amazing introduction to Nagano!
Must-do tour!
lauram01,,4 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Kevin. He had a deep knowledge of Nagano's history and an entertaining way of conveying the stories. Without this tour, I would have walked around just superficially looking at things, with no understanding of their place in Japan's history. It was a really interesting day. The sake tasting, oyake tasting and tea ceremony were wonderful. I 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Nagano.
Fascinating tour of temple and Nagona with an exceptional guide
foodie131979,,9 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Exceptional tour of Nagano with Devin (half day tour with tea ceremony and Zenkoji experience). From start to finish we were provided with lots of information from a personable tour guide. The tour itself was packed. We tried a local speciality, oyaki (savoury stuffed dumplings) which we watched made. Then it was off to a lovely temple where we experienced its fire ceremony (fascinating) and had a Japanese sake tasting which was a nice introduction to the whole drink. Finally we had a traditional tea ceremony from a lovely host who provided lots of history. Would highly recommend this tour and the company with Devin being an exceptional guide.
Great afternoon in Nagano
687amandaw,,7 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a good mix of activities in a relatively short time. Especially loved the “tea ceremony” - learning to make matcha with a lovely local couple. It was intimate and a modern take on the traditional experience. Shawn was a personable and knowledgeable guide and kept everything running smoothly even while navigating some late arrivals and arranging to meet them part way through the tour. Thanks for a lovely afternoon!
An exciting afternoon
stefanieschwankner,,11 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Very friendly interesting tour. The tea ceremony was very interesting. The fire ceremony was a unique experience.
The tour was one of our highlights in Nagano
nathaliegalistan,,2 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Joyce was so lovely and accommodating throughout the tour. The itinerary is perfect and the pace was really good especially as we had elderly with us. It was one of my highlights for my latest trip to Japan.
Fantastic way to explore Nagano
K83GCclairer,,12 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolutely fantastic half day tour with Nadine. We learnt so much from Nadine, who was able to tailor the content and local recommendations to us. The tea ceremony was a highlight but we honestly loved all the tour activities and learnt so much about the history of the temple while also tasting local delicacies. The tour was a walking tour, which allowed us to see Nagano on foot but may not be suited to people with mobility issues. Thanks again Nadine!
It was a nice...
Dana G,,19 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
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.
Best tour of our 18 day Japan trip!
barborao492,,1 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time at the Zenko-ji full day tea ceremony tour with Joyce! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive and made our experience super unique. The day started with a walk through town where we talked a bit about the history of Matsumoto before stopping at a couple local shops. We had tasty oyaki at a place we would NOT have found on our own; tried new local sake with Joyce expertly answering our questions on the production process; learned about the Zenko-ji temple's history and got some tips on how to enjoy it more fully; and then finally ended the day with a beautifully intimate tea ceremony with a absolutely adorable husband and wife couple. Joyce served as interpreter, local expert, and just a fun all-around companion for the day. Would highly recommend this tour and the Snow Monkey company as they clearly go above and beyond in planning tours that are sure to be unique and memorable. We had a group tour but we were the only ones booked for that rainy Wednesday so that definitely helped make the experience more personalized but I think even with a small group, it would have been a great and unique experience. Totally worth the money and time!
Tea and temple tour
Q9593XEanng,,2 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a fun tour!! Joyce, our guide, was so knowledgeable and thoughtful with terrific language skills. The highlight was the tea ceremony. We all got to make a cup of matcha while learning the process. The couple who taught the ceremony were awesome! Also loved the fire-making ceremony at the temple. The whole experience was a great way to tap into the rich culture of Japan.