2-Day Zenkoji Overnight Tour with 'Shukubo' Temple Lodging

Designed to provide guests with an intimate yet entertaining understanding of Nagano’s near-1,400 year-old Zenko-ji temple, this 2 day group tour combines an in-depth guided experience at the temple including a private ‘goma’ prayer fire ceremony and an exploration of the region’s food culture and renowned ‘sake’ with an overnight stay at a traditional ‘shukubo’ (temple lodging).

Itinerary

Day 1: Fire Ceremonies, and Local Delicacies

Stop At: Saiko-ji Temple, 1398 Kitaishidocho, Nagano 380-0826 Nagano Prefecture
A smaller Buddhist temple on the way from Nagano Station to Zenko-ji Temple that have been around since Kamakura period (1185–1333).
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Yawataya Isogoro Honten, 83 Daimoncho, Nagano 380-0841 Nagano Prefecture
Dating back to the mid-18th century and Japan’s celebrated ‘Edo Period’, traders sold local spices outside the temple gate – where the shop stands today. Combining locally-produced capsicum, sesame, hemp seed, shiso, Japanese pepper, mandarin peel, and ginger, the ‘shichimi’ or ‘7 Spice’ is considered a signature specialty of Nagano and Zenko-ji, an image of which adorns the distinctive cans – which you will be provided as a gift before leaving the store.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Zenko-ji Temple, I-491 Nagano Motoyoshicho, Nagano 380-0851 Nagano Prefecture
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Nishimon Yoshinoya, 941 Nishinomoncho, Nagano 380-0857 Nagano Prefecture
Enjoy a guided 'sake' tasting experience at nearby Yoshinoya - one of Nagano's oldest and most renowned breweries - along with sample of their acclaimed 'miso', 'tsukemono' and other traditional food.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: Enjoy a simple lunch of 'oyaki' (Japanese dumpling made from buckwheat dough wrapped aroundJapanese vegetables)
• Dinner: Including traditional (vegetarian) dinner at your Temple Lodge
Accommodation included: Overnight 'Shukubo' (Temple Lodging) Stay

Day 2: Shukubo (Temple Lodge), and Temple Tranquility

Stop At: Zenko-ji Temple, I-491 Nagano Motoyoshicho, Nagano 380-0851 Nagano Prefecture
Day two is a non-guided tour where the guest can enjoy the day according to their preferences. Enjoy a Warm Welcome at Zenko-ji’s Morning Service
Referred to as the ‘o-asaji’, the ceremony takes places every morning of the year, led by the head of the Tendai and Jodo sects – the two Buddhist sects charged with responsibility for the temple – and welcomes anyone to participate regardless of background or faith.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Including traditional (vegetarian) breakfast.
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 12:15 AM
Duração: 2 Days
Ponto de partida: Nagano Station, Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• 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.
• 12-14g can of ‘Shichimi’ / ‘7 Spice’ (per guest) and a guided ‘sake’ tasting at Yoshinoya.
• Accommodation included: 1 night
• 1x Lunch
• 1x Breakfast
• 1x Dinner

Não Incluído

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

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