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Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

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• Mobile ticket • English language

Overview

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.

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What's Included

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

What's Not Included

Not specified by supplier.

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Itinerary

Stop 1

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

Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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