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Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

★★★★★ 5.0 (118 reviews)
1h 30m
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About This Experience

Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple in Kyoto. While Zen is globally renowned and recognised, there are few places in Japan where you can have the best Zen experience with English tour guide support.
This temple is not open to the general public, and you can enjoy hidden atmosphere of the temple and authentic zen experience,

Enjoy a private Zen experience, fostering a connection with the monk. Meet at the temple, where you'll learn briefly about Japanese culture and Zen.

Following that, a monk will personally lecture on the principles and techniques of Zazen (seated meditation), and you'll have the opportunity to practice. Unify your mind, confront yourself, and detach from ego and worldly concerns. After zen experience, you will get the opportunity to enjoy watching beautiful traditional garden, which will make you forget hustle and bustle of the daily life.

Capture photographs with the monk and within the temple, creating lasting memories for a lifetime.

Tour Itinerary

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We're taking you to the hidden temple close from Kodaiji Park.

What's Included

Included

  • Matcha and Japanese traditional snacks
  • Zen meditation experience with a monk

Meeting Point & Logistics

Start Point

The tour guide is waiting in front of the toilet in the park. Around the meeting location, you can feel the vibes of old temple built in 1606, and the tour guide is guiding you to the temple where the tour is held. On the way, you learn the history of the area.

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Important Information

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Duration: 1h 30m
Up to 9 travelers
Mobile ticket accepted
Guide: EN
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