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A Journey Through Zenkoji Temple in Nagano: Embracing Japanese Culture and Tradition
Multi-day tours
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Nagano Prefecture, Japan
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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

Options

Half Day Plan: Zenkoji Premium Event

From
¥250,000
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.
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2Days: Zenkoji Premium Experience <without sightseeing>

From
¥290,000
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.

2Days: Zenkoji Premium Experience with Sightseeing <A: Snow Monkey Course>

From
¥340,000
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.

2Days: Zenkoji Premium Experience with Sightseeing <B: Matsumoto Castle and City Walk Course>

From
¥340,000
* The amount is subjected to the payment page.

The Highlight

  • Exclusive Zenkoji Temple Tour Discover the 1,400-year-old Zenkoji Temple, the must-see national treasure of Japan. Starting from an exclusive English guide tour by monk, stepping into the rare privilege of accessing the area.
  • Participate in Traditional Japanese Rituals Deep dive into Japan's spiritual practices, providing a unique cultural immersion. Participate in special ceremonies, and religious rituals (Oai, Oteido and Goma) for experience of the spiritual depth of Japanese religious practices.
  • Traditional Battojutsu Performance Battojutsu, drawing blade technique performance, has the designed ways of slashing the rolled straw mats. The only skillful trainees with experience are able to perform perfectly. Trainees recognize that their sword movements are perfect when the slashed rolled straw mat remains in its original shape after it has been cut.
  • Premium Dinner with Nagano wine, featuring The Drops of God Dishes are inspired by the famous Japanese manga "The Drops of God". The evening features a video talk by the manga's author, followed by a live session with local wine experts.
  • Stay at a Traditional Shukubo Immerse yourself in Japanese culture by staying at a Shukubo, a temple lodging.
  • Explore Winter Wonderland in Nagano Continue your winter adventure on the second day with a variety of seasonal activities. Choose to visit the Snow Monkey watching, take a historical tour of Matsumoto Castle and enjoy a city walk, or create your own itinerary.

The Experience

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.

The Drops of God >>>●READ Chapter 1 Drops of God: Mariage >>>●READ Chapter 1


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

  • A hearty Japanese breakfast is included on the second morning.
  • There are several Shukubo around Zenkoji and you will be automatically assigned to one of them. We will help you check in on the day of your stay.
  • This type of temple lodge often does not have keys or locks for the guest rooms, as the atmosphere is one of mutual respect.
  • For the same reason, toilets and bathrooms are shared facilities rather than en-suite.
  • It is likely that you will enjoy sleeping in a traditional Japanese room with a tatami mat and a futon (low bed) in your room instead of a bed. Thanks a lot for your understanding and open-mindedness.

Plan Options

1. Zenkoji Premium Experience including:

  • Participating the main event <Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ”The Drops of God”>
  • Luxurious Dinner course
  • Accommodations at Shukubo
  • Japanese traditional Breakfast

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:

  • Participation in the main event <Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring "The Drops of God">.
  • Luxurious dinner course
  • Accommodation at Shukubo
  • Traditional Japanese breakfast

  • Full English guide for sightseeing

  • Tour bus, visiting/ entrance fee of sightseeing spots
  • Nagano local cuisine for lunch

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.

Itinerary

Day 1
  • Include: Dinner
  • Meet at Nagano station as a meeting point. Head to Zenkoji by shuttle bus.
    Meet at Nagano station as a meeting point.
Head to Zenkoji by shuttle bus.
  • Greet the monk of Zenkoji and start the English walking tour. You will have access to the closest area to the main deity, a privilege that is rarely granted to the public.
    Greet the monk of Zenkoji and start the English walking tour.
You will have access to the closest area to the main deity, a privilege that is rarely granted to the public.
  • Participate in traditional rituals like *Oai* and *Oteido*, and experience the *Goma* fire ceremony. These are unique Japanese spiritual practices designed to invoke blessings and protection, providing guests with a profound and engaging cultural journey.
    Participate in traditional rituals like *Oai* and *Oteido*, and experience the *Goma* fire ceremony. 
These are unique Japanese spiritual practices designed to invoke blessings and protection, providing guests with a profound and engaging cultural journey.
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  • Enjoy five-course dinner pared with Nagano wine at Zenkoji Daikanjin main hall. A special collaboration with Nagano wines and "The Drops of God." As this story had the theme of "marriage" between wine and food, enjoy local ingredients and Japanese food culture. Dinner is produced by Karuizawa Marriott Hotel.
    Enjoy five-course dinner pared with Nagano wine at Zenkoji Daikanjin main hall.
A special collaboration with Nagano wines and "The Drops of God."
As this story had the theme of "marriage" between wine and food, enjoy local ingredients and Japanese food culture.
Dinner is produced by Karuizawa Marriott Hotel.
  • The author has created an original story themed around Nagano wine, which will be presented along with newly drawn illustrations inspired by the story.
    The author has created an original story themed around Nagano wine, which will be presented along with newly drawn illustrations inspired by the story.
  • Check in Shukubo
Day 2
  • Include: Breakfast
  • Breakfast at the accommodation
  • Check out Shukubo if you book Plan A (Premium Experience without sightseing), please check out by yourself until 10AM.
  • 09:30Check out Shukubo by your own Meet up point: Nio-Mon (Main front gate of Zenkoji) Join <A: Snow Monkey Course>
    Check out Shukubo by your own 
Meet up point: Nio-Mon (Main front gate of Zenkoji)

Join <A: Snow Monkey Course>
  • 09:30Check out Shukubo by your own Meet up point: Nio-Mon (Main front gate of Zenkoji) <B: Matsumoto Catsle and City Walk Course>
    Check out Shukubo by your own 
Meet up point: Nio-Mon (Main front gate of Zenkoji)

<B: Matsumoto Catsle and City Walk Course>

Price Details

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Tourist attraction ticket
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Dinner
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Breakfast
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English guide

Add-on Items

Bullet Train〈Nagano to Tokyo〉One way, Ordinary Car, Non-Reserved Seat - ¥ 9,340
Bullet Train〈Nagano to Tokyo〉One way, Green Car, Reserved Seat  - ¥ 13,000
Bullet Train〈Tokyo/Ueno to Nagano〉One way, Ordinary Car, Non-Reserved Seat - ¥ 9,340
Private transfer〈Your hotel in Tokyo to Nagano〉Up to 5 people - ¥ 150,000
This option is only including one-way transfer. Contact us if you wish keeping your private charter for sightseeing on second day. We are able to make personal arrangements.
Bullet Train〈Tokyo/Ueno to Nagano〉One way, Green Car, Reserved Seat - ¥ 13,000
〈Accommodation〉 Single Use - ¥ 15,000
Add this option if you participate as 1 person or if you need a room for Sigle.

How to Use

  • Please present order number along with your passport or ID on-site.

Purchase Notice

  • The event of <Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ”The Drops of God”> is conducted by Nagano “The Drops of god” Project Executive Committee. -Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • If you need any transfer services, add the transfer option and choose the seat class. You can select either one-way or round-trip transfer as needed. Availability is subject to the Shinkansen's operational capacity.
  • If you choose private transfer, please let us know the name of your hotel in Tokyo to pick you up. Contact us if you also wish to have a private arrangement for sightseeing on the next day (subject to quotation).

Concerning plan 2-A, Snow Monkeys Tour on the second day

  • Please note that it will takes more than 30 mins by walking from the Parking Area to Jigokudani Yaen-koen
  • Please come prepared with warm clothes
  • Please come prepared with non-slip shoes. (The trail will be snow covered and sometimes icy and slippery.)
  • Crampons will be available for rent, contact us if you interested.
  • Please note that the monkeys of Jigoku Valley are wild animals and may not be present when we visit Jikoku Valley. Do not approach the monkeys and do not stare into their eyes as they may interpret this as a sign of challenge.
  • Please note that the monkeys do not spend the majority of their time in the water.

Concerning plan 2-B, Matsumoto Tour on the second day

  • Matsumoto Castle, one of the oldest preserved castles in Japan, is a very important cultural heritage site, and in order to protect its fragile structure, you will need to remove your shoes upon entering.
  • Also, due to the old structure of the castle, be prepared for steep stairs, low ceilings and narrow corridors.
  • If you would be dropped off in Matsumoto, instead of returning to Nagano city, please let us know at the time of the booking.

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

Important Booking Information

  • You will be asked to take your shoes on and off frequently when entering buildings such as temples, so please wear comfortable shoes.
  • It is likely to snow in Nagano. Please wear comfortable, waterproof shoes with non-slip soles.
  • The average temperature in Nagano in January is usually between -3°C (26.5°F) and 3°C (37.4°F): it can be very cold in winter, so please bring warm clothes.
  • There is no formal dress code.
  • Please contact us in advance if you require wheelchair access or other assistance and we will do our best to help you.

Cancellation Policy

Number of days prior to departure / Cancellation fee
  • Cancellation made at least 31 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
  • Cancel during 21 ~ 30 day(s) of departure, will charge 10%
  • Cancel during 8 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
  • Cancel during 1 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
  • Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)

Location

Meeting Point Info

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Nagano Station
JR Nagano Station
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JR Nagano Station

A Journey Through Zenkoji Temple in Nagano: Embracing Japanese Culture and Tradition