See the temple area and enjoy cultural experiences
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COURSE
1. Daikanjin - 2. Nakamisedori - 3. Seson-in-Shakado - 4. Guardian Gate(Niomon) - 5. Daihongan - 6. Saihoji-temple - 7. Nishinomon-Yoshinoya
※If a store is closed on the date of your tour, we will modify your route to visit another store. Thank you for your understanding. -
DURATION
Approx.2hours -
DISTANCE
About 2 kilometers -
PARTICIPATION FEE
¥500
Free for children under 12 years old
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Daikanjin
This is an old and historical temple.
It was founded about 1200 years ago.
The present monk is the 104th.
He devotes himself to Zenkoji temple along with the nun of Daihongan. -
Nakamisedori
There are tens of shops on both sides of the street.
They sell Buddhist altar fittings and different kinds of souvenirs.
They also sell ice creams and modern sweets. -
Seson-in-Shakado
In the hall, the life- sized bronze Shaka statue is lying down.
It was made about 800 years ago.
There are Omikuji (fortune slips), omamori (lucky charms/ amulets), and other attractive things. -
Guardian Gate(Niomon)
The gurdian gate of Zenkoji temple called Niomon. The statues of Nio gurdian protect the temple from enemies of Buddhism.
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Daihongan
This temple was established at about the same time as Zenkoji temple.
The head of Daihongan is a female monk who has been chosen by members of the imperial family.
She is one of the monks of Zenkoji temple. -
Saihoji-temple
This is one of the oldest and most important temples in Nagano.
The pictures on the ceiling are amazing.
There is Nisongokurakudoh around the temple.
The Tibetan Daibutsu statue is installed in the hall. -
Nishinomon-Yoshinoya
This shop started making Sake about 400 years ago.
It sells Sake and customers can taste some of them.
It offers Sake brewery tours.
※Please reserve at least 5days in advance.
※Please click the “Tour Reservation” button to submit a reservation.