【KYOTO】Meet a Buddihist Monk
Exclusive Zen & Shakyo Experience
Tour Duration
Morning ／ Afternoon (2 hours)
Starting From
165,000 yen ／per group
Tour Availability
Everyday
Size
4~5 persons
(INCLUDES UP TO 4 PEOPLE)
Highlights
- Enjoy a private Zen moment with an exclusive seated meditation experience in the main hall, centering your mind alongside monks.
- After meditation, take a rest with matcha tea and traditional sweets while gazing upon the garden.
- Experience sutra copying, moving your brush with heartfelt intention. Forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and find peace of mind.
Experience a private moment of Zen meditation with monks at Shorin-ji Temple, a venerable Zen temple standing in Kyoto, the thousand-year-old capital. Begin with an exclusive seated meditation session in the tranquil main hall.
Under the guidance of monks, you will learn proper posture and breathing techniques while experiencing a moment of emptying the mind. After meditation, enjoy a respite with matcha tea and traditional sweets while gazing upon the temple garden. Savor the Zen worldview as you feel Kyoto’s serenity and beauty with all five senses.
Finally, participate in a sutra copying experience, moving your brush with heartfelt intention. By carefully transcribing each character one by one, you can forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and find peace of mind. Step away from the busyness of everyday life and enjoy this special moment that can only be experienced at a Zen temple in Kyoto.
OUTLINE
What’s Included
Private Zazen Meditation + Matcha & Sweets Break + Sutra Copying Experience*Includes private transportation from and back to your hotel.
Insurance
Not included
Additional food and beverage costs, other items not included in "What's included in the price"MEETING PLACE
TOUR COURSE
- ①
Taxi pickup from your hotel at departure time
- ②
Private seated meditation experience in the main hall of Shorin-ji Temple
- ③
Rest with matcha tea and traditional sweets while viewing the garden
- ④
Find peace of mind through sutra copying, forgetting daily hustle and bustle
- ⑤
Taxi transport back to your hotel after completion
TOUR DETAILS
- Where
- Taxi transfer from hotel (Kyoto)
- Time
- Morning ／ Afternoon (2 hours)
- Size
- 4~5 persons
(INCLUDES UP TO 4 PEOPLE)
- Price
- 165,000 yen ／per group
- Sign-up Deadline
- Until 12:00 PM, 10 business days prior (excluding weekends and holidays)
- Cancellation Policy
- 6 days prior: 100%
On the day: 100％
- Note
- If the minimum number of participants is not met the event will be cancelled.
■ Capacity: 4-5 BASE RATE (INCLUDES UP TO 4 PEOPLE)
■ Extra adults: + JPY16,500(NET)
■ Child price: N/A, Age Restriction: Recommended for ages 12 and up
■Recommended:
Great value photo shoot plan: Please refer to the MEMORABLE OPTION
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