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【KYOTO】The Four Spirits of Zen

A Private Journey Through Kyoto’s Timeless Wisdom


Highlights

A special private tour to deeply experience Kyoto’s living Zen spirit. Experience Japanese aesthetics and spiritual culture while centering your mind.

This journey invites you into tranquility through four Zen experiences. First, reach “no-mind” through seated meditation, releasing thoughts and facing your inner self. Next, walking meditation in the garden creates oneness with nature as you focus on sensations and sounds.

Continue with sutra copying, carefully transcribing each character to concentrate on the present moment. Finally, learn “once in a lifetime encounter” through tea ceremony, experiencing the tranquility and aesthetics while touching upon Zen philosophy that treasures each moment.

OUTLINE

What’s Included

Private Meditation Experience + Walking Meditation in a Garden + Sutra Copying + Japanese Tea Ceremony
*Includes private transportation from your hotel, all in-experience transfers, and return service 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

Taxi pickup from your hotel at departure time

 

Reach the state of “no-mind” through seated meditation

Feel “one is many, many is one” through walking meditation in the garden, savoring the sensation of becoming one with nature

Practice “single-minded concentration” through sutra copying and learn “once in a lifetime encounter” through tea ceremony

Taxi transport back to your hotel after completion

 

TOUR DETAILS

Where
Taxi transfer from hotel (Kyoto)
Time
MORNING (4 hours)
Size
4~5 persons
(INCLUDES UP TO 4 PEOPLE)
Price
231,000 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: + JPY28,600(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 
 (also check the QR code for delivery sample images)

 

TOUR PLAN

Basic Plan

Price 231,000 yen /per group

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Please use the below inquiry form. The coordinator will contact you within five business days.

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