Zen Experience

Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, with over 400 years of history. With English support, you can have an authentic Zen experience in Japan. This private experience includes a tea ceremony and a lecture on Zazen by a monk. You'll also have the opportunity to engage in free talk with the monk and capture memorable photographs within the temple.

What comes to mind when you think of Zen? Before engaging in Zen meditation, a local guide will lead you to a garden where you can immerse yourself in the essence of Zen. "Zen" is an inherently esoteric Buddhist concept, even for the Japanese. While the word "Zen" may conjure thoughts of Zen meditation, this tour will initially guide you to a garden imbued with Zen principles. Amidst the tranquil setting of the Zen garden, a local guide will provide you with fundamental information on how to appreciate both the garden and the practice of Zen meditation." Visit Tofukuji Zen Temple, one of the five Great Zen Temples in Kyoto, and partake in a Zen meditation experience. We will then proceed to Tofukuji Temple, one of the five great Zen temples in Kyoto. Tofukuji boasts a rich history, serving as a residence and Zen practice site for monks since the 13th century. Following this exploration, we will make our way to a smaller temple within Tofuku-ji dedicated to zazen practice.

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We invite you to enjoy tea at a traditional tea house in a venerable Kyoto temple with a history of over 600 years. These moments will help you step away from the hustle of travel and become a special time for reflection.

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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.

Attain peace of mind through the historical practices of Japanese tea ceremony, and discover Zen with a nationally qualified tea master. ◆ Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets that have been specifically paired with matcha tea ◆ Go through the processes of Japanese tea ceremony with a nationally accredited tea master ◆ Learn in depth about the spirit of Zen Buddhism expressed in Japanese art and architecture ◆ Make tea through the traditional tea ceremony processes yourself

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Unlike typical sightseeing, this early-morning experience offers a rare chance to learn directly from a Buddhist monk about the deeper meaning of Zen and Japanese religious culture. You'll begin your day with a peaceful Zazen (seated meditation) session, guided step-by-step by a Japanese monk. As the morning light gently fills the temple, discover the power of posture, breath, and stillness to calm your mind and center yourself. After meditation, enjoy freshly prepared matcha tea and traditional Japanese sweets in a quiet, tranquil setting. This moment of hospitality is not only delicious but also a reflection of deep-rooted Japanese culture. The highlight? A one-on-one conversation with the monk. Ask questions, reflect on your experience, and gain personal insights into Zen philosophy and how it can bring clarity and balance to your daily life. This is more than just meditation—it’s a cultural exchange and a refreshing morning journey into the spiritual heart of Japan.

Kyoto has been the principal home of Zen since its introduction to Japan from China at the beginning of the 13th century. Kyoto is therefore rightly famous for its Zen-influenced gardens, etc. However, the heart of Zen is the practice of meditation, for meditation is the very meaning of the word “Zen.” Given this, it is ironic there are few opportunities for short-term visitors to Kyoto to have more than a brief introduction to Zen meditation while visiting Zen temples. Thus, this workshop is unique in providing an extended, in-depth introduction to both the theory and practice of meditation (zazen) under the guidance of American-born, Sōtō Zen Buddhist priest and scholar Rev. Dr. Brian Victoria. Rev. Victoria will introduce you to both the theory and practice of Zen meditation, employing traditional meditation cushions (or chairs if needed) in a private meditation hall. By workshop completion, participants will become confident in their ability to continue meditating on their own.

An affordable cultural experience course to enjoy traditional Japanese culture at a reasonable price! And this lesson offers you a unique double experience: the making of a traditional Japanese mini-garden, and a lesson in the art of perfecting your matcha. Beautiful Japanese gardens can be seen in temples and other places in Japan. Zen Garden is a type of garden that symbolically expresses natural scenery such as mountains, rivers, and the sea without using water, and is attractive for its “beauty of space” and “lean design. You can create your own original Japanese garden using miniature Zen Garden. In the Matcha tea experience, you will make your own Matcha and enjoy it with seasonal Japanese sweets. As a take-home souvenir, you will receive a basic miniature karesansui kit to continue enjoying this tradition at home.

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You will experience a special authentic Kyoto culture in Kyoto. While there are many kimono rental salons in Kyoto that cater to tourists, Umesakura is a kimono rental store that offers an authentic kimono dressing experience that is well-loved by Kyoto locals. We will professionally coordinate and dress the dress to suit the season and the customer, so it will be a wonderful memory. After coming in kimono, the staff will guide you to a matcha café located about 50 meters on foot, where you can enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets. Ninshu pottery gallery & matcha cafe, a matcha café, has a Zen garden (dry landscape garden) where customers can draw sand patterns. Zen garden can be seen in Kyoto, but it is rare to find a place where one can experience it. Wearing an authentic kimono, eating matcha and Japanese sweets, and enjoying the Zen garden is a wonderful experience for both memory and photographic documentation.

The Japanese garden defies quick and easy understanding. As we move in awe through one of these masterpieces we can feel that there is something deeper than just the physical beauty that surrounds us. This experience is designed to go to the heart of that "something deeper". While occupying 3 temples of the Nanzen-ji Monastery, you will hear in-depth explanations and insights into the world of Japanese gardens that you would never learn about otherwise. The Japanese garden will be revealed to you as an expression of profound art. As you will undoubtly visit at least several temples and gardens while you are here, this experience will equip you with all the tools you need to help make your experience in Kyoto one that will form a lasting impression on your heart.

You can experience all of this inside the temple. Experience Japanese culture through worship, incense, Zen meditation, matcha tea, and special Japanese sweets. Wear a yukata, enjoy the scent of incense, and take commemorative photos in the tranquil temple.

Have you ever felt the need to find a space of calm and clarity in the midst of the daily hustle and bustle? We believe that inner peace and well-being are accessible to everyone through the practice of Zen meditation. Zen meditation, or zazen, is an ancient practice that helps us connect with our deepest being and find balance in our lives. By spending a few moments each day meditating, we can cultivate calm, focus, and greater mental clarity. We invite you to join our Zen meditation sessions, we offer the opportunity to create a private space to disconnect from external noise and reconnect with yourself in an environment of support and serenity, accompanied by the wisdom of a Monk, who will answer questions and guide you. along the path of tranquility.

In this course, you can learn "truly effective mindfulness" methods devised by a psychologist with Japan's highest academic degree, who has a clientele of top businessmen, over his 30-year career. Experiencing real meditation in Kamakura, where ZEN is based, will be a memorable experience for you in life. You won't find practical Zen meditation and dining etiquette anywhere else, as the instructor grew up in a temple.