Zenkoji Premium Experience <day trip>
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Meal included
- Solo participant
- Operate rain or shine
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Possible number of bookings1～10
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Participating age20Age ～ 100 Age
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DurationOver 6 hours on the day
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''＞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 premium dinner event is a collaboration between the Karuizawa Marriott Hotel, Agi Tadashi "The Drops of God" author, and Nagano Wine Ambassador Junya Hanaoka. 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.
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 0 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | Cancellation fees: Cancellation fee for cancellations made 31 days or earlier: Full refund; Cancellation fee for cancellations made 21-30 days prior: 10%; Cancellation fee for cancellations made 8-20 days prior: 30%; Cancellation fee for cancellations made 1-7 days prior: 50%; Cancellation fee on the day of use: Non-refundable |
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Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1～10 |
| Operating period | 2025/1/24〜2025/1/26 |
| Assembly time | 13:00 |
| Booking deadline | until 23:59 7 days before |
| Matters require attention | ・It is likely to snow in Nagano. Please wear comfortable, waterproof shoes with non-slip soles.・You may be asked to remove your shoes inside the Centennial Hall of the Temple.・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. |
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| Other notifications | You will be asked to take your shoes on and off frequently when entering buildings such as temples, so please wear comfortable shoes.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. |
Time schedule
Meet at Nagano station as a meeting point. Head to Zenkoji by shuttle bus (appx.5-10 min.)
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.
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.
Ends on-site immediately after the event ends
Access - Map
Please present your Nagano station reservation number and passport or ID on site.
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