Zenko-ji Temple O-asaji Taxi Plan

Start your day by attending the "O-asaji" morning service, held every day at Zenko-ji Temple. Even in the early morning before public transit starts running, travel comfortably round-trip by private charter taxi from Nagano Station or hotels nearby. After being dropped off near the Niomon Gate, walk along the stone-paved approach enveloped in crisp morning air toward the Main Hall. Participate in the morning Buddhist services conducted by both the Tendai and Jodo denominations as the monks' chanting and prayers echo through the hall. Choose between a standard round-trip transfer course, or an extended course that includes a post-service guided tour around the temple grounds with an officially certified Zenko-ji guide sharing insights on the temple's history and spiritual traditions. Experience a truly special moment embracing the serene and solemn morning atmosphere of Zenko-ji, distinctly different from daytime visits. After your visit, you will be driven back to Nagano Station or your hotel.

Plan A: 【Oasaji Taxi Transfer Plan】
Plan B: 【Tour with Zenko-ji Certified Guide Plan】

Price

Oasaji Taxi Transfer Plan

Per person

4 Persons 1050Yen Same rate for adults and children
3 Persons 1400Yen Same rate for adults and children
2 Persons 2100Yen Same rate for adults and children
1 Person 4200Yen

Tour with Zenko-ji Certified Guide Plan

Per person

4 Persons 8000Yen Same rate for adults and children
3 Persons 8500Yen Same rate for adults and children
2 Persons 9000Yen Same rate for adults and children
１Person 11000Yen

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Plan Details

Period 2026/11/6(Fri)～2028/3/31(Fri)
Excluded days December 26 – January 7
What is included in the travel/plan price ・Private Taxi Fare
Minimum number of participants per group 1 person/people
Minimum number of participants 1 person/people
Maximum number of participants 5 person/people
Tour Conductor No
Start Time 5:00〜6:30
Tour Time Plan A: 2hours
Plan B: 4hours
Reservation Deadline Plan A: By 12:00 PM the day before
Plan B: By 5:00 PM 7 days
Payment Method CreditcardVISAmastercardjcbamericanexpressdiners
What is Not Included Zenko-ji Main Hall Inner Sanctuary admission ticket, memorial service/prayer fees, and goshuin (temple stamp) fees
- Tour itinerary -

【Oasaji Taxi Transfer Plan】
5:00 AM – 6:30 AM Departure from Nagano Station or hotels around Nagano Station === Alight taxi near Niomon Gate ...... Zenko-ji Main Hall (attend Oasaji service / approx. 60 min) ...... Board taxi near Sanmon Gate === 6:50 AM – 8:20 AM Arrive at Nagano Station or hotels around Nagano Station (Disband)

【Tour with Zenko-ji Certified Guide Plan】
5:00 AM – 6:30 AM Departure from Nagano Station or hotels around Nagano Station === Alight taxi near Niomon Gate ...... Zenko-ji Main Hall (attend Oasaji service / approx. 60 min) ...... Shinshu Zenko-ji Permanent Shukubo "Gyokusho-in" (talk on Zenko-ji by a certified guide, requests for memorial services/prayers/goshuin stamps) ...... Zenko-ji Grounds (guided precinct tour) ...... Zenko-ji Main Hall Nai-naijin (memorial service) ...... Board taxi near Sanmon Gate === 8:50 AM – 10:20 AM Arrive at Nagano Station or hotels around Nagano Station (Disband)

【Legend】 Private Chartered Taxi: === Walking: ......

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Nagano Station or hotels around Nagano Station

- Important Points -
  • Departure and return times on the day will vary based on the start time of the Zenko-ji Oasaji morning service, which is scheduled around sunrise. The finalized schedule will be provided once your booking is confirmed.
  • Guidance on the "Tour with Zenko-ji Certified Guide Plan" begins after the Oasaji morning service concludes. The guide will not accompany or provide commentary during the service itself.
  • The itinerary, guided locations, tour content, and duration may change due to temple events, Buddhist services, congestion, weather conditions, or other factors.
  • The "O-juzu Chodai" (rosary blessing) may not be available depending on the day's Buddhist services, crowds, or the movement of the head priest; therefore, receiving the blessing cannot be guaranteed.
  • The boarding and drop-off locations in front of Niomon Gate and Sanmon Gate may change depending on traffic regulations or road conditions.
- Other -
  • All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
  • This plan is on a request basis. Completing the request does not guarantee or confirm your reservation.
    Following your request, we will notify you by email whether your booking has been "Confirmed (Approved)" or "Not Confirmed (Declined)."
    If your booking is confirmed—particularly for guests whose requested date and time are approaching soon—please complete payment promptly after receiving approval.
- Cancellation Fee -

In cases where the customer cancels the contract after the contract has been completed, 1 customer will be charged a cancellation fee from their travel fee at the following rates. In cases where multiple people are participating and a portion of the customers cancel their contracts, we will charge the remaining customers a fee based on the difference according to the change in the number of people (around 1 vehicle/1 room per person) using transport and accommodation facilities.

10 to 8 days prior 7 to 2 days prior Day before Day of use (prior to departure) After departure on the tour day, or no-show
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- Plan Provider Company -

field design, Inc.
1-3-16 marusa Bld.3F, Minamichitose, Nagano Shi, Nagano Ken
Registration of Travel Services：Governor of NaganoTravel Services Type 2 660
Certified General Travel Services Manager：Kotaro Hayashi

Contact Phone Number：026-227-8955

Application

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Plan Contents

Taxi Transfers Timed to the Oasaji Morning Service

We will pick you up to match the start time of the Oasaji morning service. Enjoy a comfortable taxi ride to Zenko-ji from Nagano Station or surrounding hotels.

Upon arrival, you can experience Zenko-ji's historic "Oasaji" morning service.

Zenko-ji Oasaji Morning Service & O-juzu Chodai Rosary Blessing

Held every morning at sunrise in the Zenko-ji Main Hall, the "Oasaji" is a solemn Buddhist morning service. Spend a serene, sacred morning as the sutra chanting by monks of both the Tendai and Jodo sects resonates throughout the hall.

Before and after the service, the ritual of "O-juzu Chodai" takes place: the head priest gently strokes the heads of worshippers kneeling along the approach with prayer beads, bestowing merit and blessings. It offers a rare and precious opportunity to experience the unique living traditions of Zenko-ji Temple.

【Guided Visit with a Zenko-ji Certified Guide】

A valuable experience allowing you to deeply learn about the history and culture of Zenko-ji while listening to detailed explanations of its renowned highlights and hidden Buddha statues. Enjoy Zenko-ji from a special, enriching perspective.

【Shinshu Zenko-ji Permanent Shukubo

A historic temple lodging (shukubo) that has welcomed worshippers visiting Zenko-ji for approximately 1,400 years. Located within the temple grounds, it has offered hospitality to pilgrims across centuries. On the "Tour with Zenko-ji Certified Guide Plan," a certified Zenko-ji guide affiliated with Gyokusho-in will provide an in-depth, attentive introduction to the history, faith, and key highlights of Zenko-ji.

Zenko-ji Maedachi Honzon Gokaicho (Sacred Image Exhibition)

Held once every seven years, the "Gokaicho" is Zenko-ji’s grandest festival. During this ceremony, the "Maedachi Honzon"—a replica that serves as the sacred substitute for the absolute secret principal image—is welcomed into the Main Hall, granting visitors a rare opportunity to behold its divine form. Touching the Eko-bashira (sacred pillar) erected in front of the Main Hall is a precious ritual believed to form a direct karmic connection with the Buddha.

Event Period: Sunday, April 4 – Saturday, June 19, 2027

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