1 hour
Skip the line
Guided in English
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in a private meditation experience at Ryosokuin, a rarely accessible Zen temple tucked away in the heart of Kyoto. Held in a normally closed-off space, this exclusive session offers a serene and harmonious environment for true inner stillness. Begin with a walking meditation through the temple’s historic kare-sansui (dry landscape) garden. Move slowly and mindfully, taking in the subtle textures beneath your feet and the peaceful presence of nature all around you. Then, transition into a guided seated meditation in a special room overlooking the garden. With gentle support from your hospitality staff, you will slow your breath, quiet your thoughts, and reconnect with your inner self in a state of deep relaxation. This unique opportunity to practice meditation in a non-public Zen temple offers a rare moment of stillness, clarity, and renewal—an unforgettable Kyoto experience for the mind and spirit.

Inclusions

What's included

Entrance fee

Itinerary

This experience offers a meditative journey that gently guides you away from the noise of daily life and into a space of deep inner stillness. Introduction 　Begin with a brief overview of Zen and the purpose of this unique meditation experience in a quiet, contemplative space. Walking Meditation through the Kare-sansui Garden 　Stroll through the temple’s historic kare-sansui (dry landscape) garden, engaging your senses and attuning your awareness to the rhythm of nature. This gentle walking meditation helps calm the mind and prepare the body for stillness. Guided Seated Meditation Overlooking the Garden 　Transition into a guided seated meditation in a private room with a view of the tranquil garden. In this peaceful setting, you will be invited to release external distractions and connect with your inner self through silence and mindful breathing.
Admission included

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: MK TRAVEL

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Kyoto

Its from-price is 1449% above the median of the 9 attraction tickets we list in Kyoto.
It is shorter than most of them.

About Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.

The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.

Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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