Nagano Zenkoji Temple City Walking Tour
Sacred Streets & Temple: From Zenkoji Temple to the Hidden Heart of Nagano
This walking tour of Nagano City is more than a simple stroll. It is a journey into the cultural spirit of a region once traveled by pilgrims, monks, and samurai. From the revered grounds of Zenkoji Temple to the quiet backstreets lined with local shops, a former sake brewery, and traditional kura storehouses, this experience reveals a deeper side of Nagano that many visitors overlook.
Zenkoji Temple – A 1400 Years-old History Temple is one of the oldest and most significant Buddhist temples in Japan, with its main hall officially designated as a National Treasure.
After visiting the temple, your guide will lead you through a nearby historic neighborhood tucked behind the main street. This peaceful corner of the city feels like a hidden world, lined with artisan shops, cafés, and small boutiques housed inside traditional storehouses known as kura.
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