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IRORI, which is a traditional Japanese sunken hearth and you can have "OYAKI" near by cozy & warm bonfire. "Oyaki" is Japanese Stuffed Dumplings, which is Nagano's special local food.
"Koiyaki" (a fish shaped cake with sweet scarlet runner bean inside)
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano
Street to Zenkoji Temple

Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano

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Price is AU$160 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Discover the Soul of Nagano through Zenkoji Temple’s History, Local Culture, and Delicious Cuisine

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Nagano City, Zenkoji Temple & Surrounding Areas
Type: Walking Tour

✨ Tour Highlights ✨
1️⃣ Zenkoji Temple Exploration ️
Step into one of Japan’s most historic and spiritual sites!
Discover the ancient beauty of Zenkoji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest and most revered Buddhist temples.
Marvel at the intricate wooden architecture and learn about its significance in Japanese Buddhism.

2️⃣ Hidden Stories & Local Legends
Walk through the temple grounds and nearby streets as your guide shares fascinating stories and local lore.

3️⃣ Delicious Food Tastings
Oyaki Dumplings
Traditional Japanese Sweets
Sake Tasting

4️⃣ Explore Nakamise Street ️

5️⃣ Interactive Cultural Experiences
Try your hand at traditional activities, like fortune-telling, and learn about Japanese customs.

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Activity location

  • Zenkoji Omotesando
    • Daimoncho
    • 381-0841, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Starbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
    • 6 22
    • 380-8543, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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Nagano's Food & Cultural Walking Tours
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$160.14 x 1 AdultAU$160.14

Total
Price is AU$160.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2 Oyaki(Japanese Stuffed Dumplings)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHigh quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedSake Tasting
  • What's includedWhat's includedMatcha Tea & Sweets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExtra drinks and food (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeal for infant
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport fee to meeting point

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Walking shoes are recommended
  • Minimum alcahol drinking age is 20 years. So we offer another drink for under 20.
  • In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
  • Not suitable for person who needs gluten free food.

Activity itinerary

Meet Up At: infront of Starbucks at Nagano station. We will explore the greater part of Zenkoji temple town where is an old and residential area. We will visit 2 - 3 local shops to try authentic Japanese bites and sweets. ⇨ Stop At: Oyaki House Taste Nagano's special product "Oyaki", which is Japanese stuffed dumplings and from local village called "Ogawa". Oyaki is cooked in irori, which is a traditional Japanese sunken hearth and you can have it near by cosy & warm bonfire. ⇨ Walking High Street to Zenkoji Temple You can look around some Nagano’s local products for souvenir on the high street and see 1400 years history of National treasure temple. ⇨ Sake Tasting You can try to taste variety of Sake with nibbles like soya source beans and some Japanese pickles. Also you can have Nagano’s miso soup. ⇨ Walking on back street. As we walk on back street, you will see local shrines, local shops and area of Nagano city. ⇨ Arrival at Matcha Tea Place You have Matcha tea in Japanese style room and also very nice Japanese sweet. ⇨ Pop in local shop on back street. You can pop in local shop to see Nagano’s local products. Tour Concludes *The time depends on the group

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESZenkoji Omotesando
    • Daimoncho
    • 381-0841, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEStarbucks Coffee - MIDORI Nagano
    • 6 22
    • 380-8543, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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