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Overview

This engaging special event tour transports you to Nagano’s hidden samurai town of Matsuhiro for an afternoon of samurai experiences and discovery of the open secret beneath its feet before enjoying an early dinner and guided evening tour of the city’s near-1400 year old Zenko-ji Temple during it’s Tomyo Lantern Festival.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

NAGANO STATION @ 12:15 The meetup point is inside the station, in front of the Information Board directly across from the Shinkansen ticket gates. Please ensure you are there prior to the meetup time as the tour will need to depart by 12:20.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Matsushiro
After a bus ride from Nagano Station, Discover Nagano’s hidden samurai town of Matsushiro, former stronghold of the Sanada clan and home to the Bunbu Gakko Military Arts School where you can try your hand at ‘katana’ (sword) practice
Duration: 180 mins
2. Matsushiro Zozan Chikago
Descend underground to the Zozan Imperial Tunnels beneath Matsushiro – the intended hidden headquarters of the Japanese government and military in the closing stages of WW2
Duration: 75 mins
3. Nishimon Yoshinoya
Leaving Matsushiro after Zozan tunnel, warm yourself on some of Nagano’s best ‘sake’ with a guided tasting followed by early dinner at Monzen Terrace Enya
Duration: 45 mins
4. Zenko-ji Temple
Guests can get early a warming early dinner – your choice of beef, chicken or vegetable hot pot along with starters, dessert and complimentary drinks at Monzen Terrace Enya the restaurant nearby Zenko-ji Temple.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Zenko-ji Temple
Explore Nagano’s near-1400 Zenko-ji Temple with a guided evening tour and free-time to enjoy the Tomyo Lantern Festival as the temple is awash with the ‘Buddha’s Light’, light installations and ‘kiri-e’ paper lanterns After the free time, tour heads up to Nagano station where tour concludes.
Duration: 90 mins

Inclusion

anding and/or facility fees

Dinner

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Private transportation

Lunch

Snacks

Accommodation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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