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Step away from the crowds and into serenity with a guided Zen meditation experience at a hidden Kyoto temple. Learn Zazen techniques directly from a practicing monk and enjoy a peaceful tea ceremony in an exclusive, sacred setting.
Highlights
- Experience Zen meditation in a secluded temple not open to the public
- Learn the fundamentals of Zazen from a real Buddhist monk
- Take time for self-reflection and inner peace through mindful breathing
- Enjoy a tea ceremony and thoughtful conversation with the monk
- Capture memorable photos of the monk, temple, and beautiful gardens
Full Description
Reconnect with your inner self through Zen meditation at a quiet, tucked-away temple in Kyoto. This rare opportunity takes you beyond the tourist path and into a traditional space where you’ll be guided through Zazen—a seated meditation practice central to Zen Buddhism.
Begin your experience with a short walk from Kodaiji Park to the temple, a peaceful setting not open to the general public. There, your English-speaking guide and the resident monk will greet you warmly. Learn about the roots of Zen and the philosophy behind Zazen. The monk will then lead you in breathing techniques and posture for meditation.
As you sit in stillness, surrounded by the quiet beauty of the temple and its gardens, you’ll reflect, reset, and release stress. The experience ends with a Japanese tea ceremony, offering a calm space for reflection and informal conversation with the monk.
Feel free to take photos with the monk or of the temple grounds before returning to the city feeling refreshed and grounded.
Itinerary
Starting Location:
Kodaiji Park
- Walk to the temple (10 minutes)
- Zen meditation session and tea ceremony (1 hour)
- Return to Kodaiji Park
Pricing
From ¥15,000 per person
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Includes
- Entry to a private temple
- Guided Zen meditation session with a monk
- Introduction to Zazen techniques and philosophy
- Japanese tea ceremony
- English-speaking guide and translator
Meeting Point
Kodaiji Park
463-28 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan
Reviews
“The tour was incredible. I was the only one that day, so it was just me, Satoru, and the monk. Insightful, peaceful, and personal. I couldn’t recommend this enough!”
“Our session with Monk Koin was the highlight of our trip. The setting was serene and the teachings were deeply grounding. Satoru’s translation was respectful and warm. A must-do in Kyoto.”
“Probably the best thing I did in Japan. The meditation and tea ceremony left a lasting impression on me. Truly a life-changing experience.”
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