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Home/Destinations/Nagano/Zenkō-ji Temple

Zenkō-ji Temple Tours

Nagano’s spiritual heart: tours explore Zenkō-ji, a 1,400-year-old Buddhist temple with a grand main hall, pilgrimage traditions and a famous underground passage. A serene, sacred place.

98 tours · prices per person, book with partner

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano
Nagano
1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano
4.9(1,149)·8 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle
Nagano
1-Day Tour from Nagano and Matsumoto Kamikochi & Matsumoto Castle
5.0(137)·9 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour
Nagano
1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour
4.9(101)·9 hours
from$167/ person
via Viator
Wild Japanese Flying Squirrel Watching Tour in Nagano
Karuizawa
Wild Japanese Flying Squirrel Watching Tour in Nagano
4.9(80)·1h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
Nagano
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
5.0(76)·8 hours
from$331/ person
via Viator
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
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Nagano
Food & Culture Walk in Nagano: Oyaki, Sake, Matcha & Zenkoji
4.9(62)·3 hours
from$76$89/ person
via Viator
Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano
Nagano
Izakaya Food Tour in Nagano
5.0(62)·3 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee
Nagano
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee
5.0(57)·8–10 hours
from$418/ person
via Viator
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Nagano
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
5.0(50)·10 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake
Nagano
1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake
5.0(42)·8–9 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station
Nagano
1-Day Ski Tour Package from Nagano Station
4.9(38)·9h 50min
from$244/ person
via Viator
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
−15%
Nagano
Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour
4.9(37)·2 hours
from$54$63/ person
via Viator
Nagano Spring: 1-Day Cherry Blossoms & Snow Monkeys Guided Tour
Nagano
Nagano Spring: 1-Day Cherry Blossoms & Snow Monkeys Guided Tour
4.9(34)·9 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
Explore Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park with a Local Guide
Nagano
Explore Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park with a Local Guide
4.8(33)·3h 15min
from$110/ person
via Viator
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
Nagano
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
5.0(32)·6–7 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
−10%
Nagano
Snow Monkeys, Obuse & Sake: A Perfect Day in Nagano
5.0(29)·7–8 hours
from$145$161/ person
via Viator
Zenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay
Nagano
Zenkoji Tour and Tea Experience with 'Shukubo' Temple Stay
4.9(28)·2 days
from$258/ person
via Viator
1-Day Tateyama-Kurobe Tour: Walking on the 'Roof of Japan'
Nagano
1-Day Tateyama-Kurobe Tour: Walking on the 'Roof of Japan'
4.9(22)·8–11 hours
from$214/ person
via Viator
Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple & Foodie Tour from Nagano
Nagano
Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple & Foodie Tour from Nagano
4.8(20)·7h 35min
from$180/ person
via Viator
Wild Bird Sanctuary Forest Guided Tour in Nagano
Karuizawa
Wild Bird Sanctuary Forest Guided Tour in Nagano
4.9(20)·2 hours
from$21/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience
Nagano
Half-Day Zenkoji Tour with Tea Experience
5.0(19)·4 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninjas, and Hidden Shrines
Nagano
1-Day Togakushi Tour: Soba making, Ninjas, and Hidden Shrines
5.0(19)·8h 15min
from$151/ person
via Viator
Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour
Nagano
Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour
5.0(18)·5 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Jigokudani Snow Monkey and Togakushi Shrine Private Tour
Nagano
Jigokudani Snow Monkey and Togakushi Shrine Private Tour
4.6(16)·8 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Nagano Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Nagano
Nagano Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
4.8(13)·4 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Togakushi Shrine Private Tour with English Local Guide
Nagano
Togakushi Shrine Private Tour with English Local Guide
5.0(11)·5–6 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Nagano Zenkoji Temple and Samurai Experience
Nagano
Nagano Zenkoji Temple and Samurai Experience
5.0(9)·3 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour
Nagano
Nagano Snow Monkeys -Half day Private Tour
5.0(7)·4–5 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
Nagano
Full Day Snow Monkey Park and Togakushi Shrine Tour in Nagano
4.8(6)·8h 30min
from$141/ person
via Viator
Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano
Nagano
Matsumoto Private One Day Tour from Nagano
5.0(6)·8 hours
from$257/ person
via Viator
1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan
Nagano
1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan
5.0(6)·6h 50min
from$151/ person
via Viator
Nagano Private Walking Tour with a Local
Nagano
Nagano Private Walking Tour with a Local
4.8(4)·2–6 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Nagano Zenkoji Temple Town Walking Tour and Oyaki Tasting
Nagano
Nagano Zenkoji Temple Town Walking Tour and Oyaki Tasting
5.0(2)·3 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets
Nagano
Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets
5.0(2)·2h 30min
from$96/ person
via Viator
1 Day Tour Hiking to Happo-ike Pond and Hot Springs in Hakuba
Nagano
1 Day Tour Hiking to Happo-ike Pond and Hot Springs in Hakuba
5.0(2)·9h 45min
from$164/ person
via Viator
Nagano Zenkoji Temple Tour and Tea Ceremony Experience
Nagano
Nagano Zenkoji Temple Tour and Tea Ceremony Experience
4.0(1)·3 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
Kanazawa/Nagano: Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall Day Tour
Nagano
Kanazawa/Nagano: Tateyama Kurobe Snow Wall Day Tour
5.0(1)·12 hours
from$227/ person
via Viator
Nagano Zenkoji Temple Full Guided Tour
Nagano
Nagano Zenkoji Temple Full Guided Tour
1h 30min
from$136/ person
via Viator
Departure from Hakuba Snow Monkey Tour and Zenkoji Temple
Nagano
Departure from Hakuba Snow Monkey Tour and Zenkoji Temple
9 hours
from$127/ person
via Viator
1-Day Private Tour Nagano Snow Monkeys Zenko-ji Temple Sake Test
Nagano
1-Day Private Tour Nagano Snow Monkeys Zenko-ji Temple Sake Test
6–8 hours
from$191/ person
via Viator
Zenkoji Temple and Sake Tasting Private Tour from Nagano
Nagano
Zenkoji Temple and Sake Tasting Private Tour from Nagano
4–5 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Nagano Matsumoto Castle and Culinary Heritage Walking Tour
Matsumoto
Nagano Matsumoto Castle and Culinary Heritage Walking Tour
4 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Nagano Private Day Tour Zenkoji and Togakushi
Nagano
Nagano Private Day Tour Zenkoji and Togakushi
6 hours
from$361/ person
via Viator
Nagano Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Nagano
Nagano Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator
Nagano Day Trip Togakushi Shrine and Jigokudani Monkey Park
Nagano
Nagano Day Trip Togakushi Shrine and Jigokudani Monkey Park
8 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Nagano: Local Food and Bar Hopping with Area Choice
Nagano
Nagano: Local Food and Bar Hopping with Area Choice
2 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Nagano: Local Food and Bar Hopping Tour Choose 5 areas
Nagano
Nagano: Local Food and Bar Hopping Tour Choose 5 areas
2 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Zenkoji and Hokusai Art Obuse Tour from Nagano
Nagano
Zenkoji and Hokusai Art Obuse Tour from Nagano
8 hours
from$397/ person
via Viator

Zenkō-ji Temple in Nagano — FAQ

What is Zenkō-ji?
One of Japan’s oldest and most important temples.
How old is it?
The temple dates back some 1,400 years.
What is the underground passage?
A dark tunnel where pilgrims seek the “key to paradise”.

More things to do in Nagano

Snow MonkeysMatsumoto CastleSake TastingTogakushi Shrine