Kyoto Zen and Tea Experience in a Hidden Temple Guided by a Monk
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover a quieter side of Kyoto with a rare Zen meditation experience at Jusho-in, a hidden sub-temple inside the historic Myoshinji Temple complex. Guided directly by the 16th-generation abbot, Eitetsu Nishida, you will learn the basics of zazen, from posture and breathing to the simple practice of calming the mind. Away from the busy tourist crowds, this small-group experience invites you into the peaceful atmosphere of a living Zen temple, surrounded by a seasonal Japanese garden. After two meditation sessions, enjoy Kyoto matcha and traditional sweets while absorbing the quiet afterglow of the practice. A professional photographer will capture natural moments throughout the experience, so you can stay present and receive beautiful photos as a lasting memory of your time in Kyoto.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
- Selected Japanese tea and traditional sweets
What's not
- Gratuities
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is the North Gate of Myoshin-ji Temple. おOur guide will come to meet you, so please wait near the North Gate.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 9 travellers
- Operated by
- Denei experience
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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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