Join the Premium event at Zenkoji Temple and Enjoy the Beautiful Winter tour in Nagano.
24th, 25th, 26th January, 2025 <Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ”The Drops of God”>
For more details : Official Website https://zenkoji-wine-tour.com/ Dinner Only plan: https://hisvisitjapan.com/en-US/product/A-1090
Zenkoji is one of Japan's most important and popular temples, located in Nagano. Founded in the 7th century, it houses the first Buddhist statue ever brought to Japan. A visit to Zenkoji is said to grant spiritual merit, and its main hall, designated a National Treasure, is a must-see.
This is a great chance to join the premium event of <Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ”The Drops of God”> planned on 24th, 25th, 26th January 2025 in Nagano.
The Drops of God -Kami no Shizuku- Series By Shu Okimoto and Tadashi Agi
<Author Profile> Tadashi Agi is the joint pen name of a brother-sister duo known for their work as manga authors. They have penned several series, including "Psycho Doctor," "Psycho Doctor Kai Kyosuke," "Drops of God," and "Kaitou Le Vin" for the magazine "Morning." After completing the 26-volume series "Marriage: The Drops of God Final Chapter," the author began the serialization of "Drops of God Deuxième" in 2023.
In 2008, they became the first Japanese recipients of the highest honor at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, the "Hall of Fame." They have also received numerous accolades, including the Chevalier of the French Order of Agricultural Merit in 2010 and the Chevalier of the French Order of Arts and Letters in 2018.
<Story>
In the world-renowned manga "The Drops of God," legendary wine critic Yutaka Kanzaki passes away, leaving behind a wine collection valued at over 2 billion yen. At the pinnacle of this collection is the elusive "The Drops of God." To inherit his legacy, one must identify the 12 wines known as the "Apostles" and the "The Drops of God" by name and vintage. This challenge sparks a fierce competition between his biological son, Shizuku, and his adopted son, Issei.
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Premium Dinner with Nagano Wine
The premium dinner event is a collaboration between the Karuizawa Marriott Hotel, Agi Tadashi "The Drops of God" author, and Nagano Wine Ambassador Junya Hanaoka. Nagano produces elegant and refined wines that have been gaining international recognition for over 100 years. At the premium dinner produced by Karuizawa Marriott Hotel, you will enjoy a selection of the finest Nagano wines. These wines will be paired with fresh and diverse local ingredients, as well as traditional fermented foods, which are said to be the source of longevity.
For more details: https://www.nagano-wine.jp/english/
Shukubo Stay
Immerse yourself in the serene and spiritual atmosphere of the temple. Around Zenkoji , several Shukubo provide an opportunity to offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
NOTES
Plan Options
1. Zenkoji Premium Experience including:
2. Zenkoji Premium Experience with sightseeing Continue your winter exploration on Day 2. Please choose one from the following tours (tentative schedule: 9:30 - 16:30):
<A: Snow Monkeys Course> See Japan’s famous hot-spring-bathing snow monkeys in winter. Note: It takes more than 30 minutes to walk from the car park to Jigokudani Yaen-koen. We will provide crampons for your safety.
<B: Matsumoto Castle and City Walk Course> Walk through the traditional street in Matsumoto, and see one of Japan's most beautiful and well-preserved historic castle.
After the tour, you will be dropped off at Nagano Station (or optionally at Matsumoto Station if you are taking the B Plan). Transport cost back to Tokyo or anywhere else is not included.
Including:
Traditional Japanese breakfast
Full English guide for sightseeing
Add-on Options (transfer) Bullet train (Shinkansen) The bullet train will take you from Tokyo or Ueno Station to Nagano station within 2 hours. Choose comfortable seats option: <Ordinary car (Non-reserved Seat) / Green car (Reserved Seat) >
Private hire car If you wish, a customized private pick up will be available at the hotel you stay in Tokyo. Depending on the area of departure,, you can enjoy a smooth ride of about 3-3.5 directly to the Zenkoji Temple.
Concerning plan 2-A, Snow Monkeys Tour on the second day
Concerning plan 2-B, Matsumoto Tour on the second day
Photo credits: © 2024 Zenkoji Temple All rights reserved. © Zenkouji Daihongan. All Rights Reserved. © 2024 DAIKANJIN TEMPLE ©Tadashi Agi・Shu Okimoto/KODANSHA ©Marriott マリオットホテル軽井沢