Private Zen Sutra Copying Experience at Chikurin-ji Temple
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
■Experience a Zen journey of panoramic views, sacred practice, and reflection. ・Ideal for cruise passengers seeking authentic cultural experiences ・Practice traditional sutra copying at historic Chikurin-ji Temple ・Begin and end with panoramic views from Godaisan ・Experience Zen through three stages: Prepare, Practice, Reflect ・Enjoy a private experience with flexible pacing ・Learn about Japanese Buddhist culture through immersive practice ・All entrance fees included ・Complimentary citrus juice and biscuits ・Managed by a certified tour coordinator ■For Cruise Ship Guests Kochi Port is about 15 minutes by taxi from the Godaisan Observatory Bus Stop. Taxis are available at the port. If requested in advance, our guide can meet you at Kochi Port and accompany you to the Godaisan Observatory Bus Stop (additional taxi fee may apply). For further details, please feel free to contact us in advance.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee to Chikurin-ji Temple for Shakyo experience
- Guided Zen reflection walk around Godaisan and Chikurin-ji
- Photo assistance by your guide (shared via Google Drive, not professional photography)
- English-speaking guide
- Private sutra copying instruction
- Local snack & drink (Citrus juice & Biscuits)
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Taxi fares for pick-up/drop-off at Kochi Port (if requested).
- Transportation to meeting point
Itinerary
At Godaisan Observation Deck, begin your experience with peaceful panoramic views over Kochi City, the surrounding mountains, and the Pacific Ocean on clear days. This introductory stop offers a quiet moment to slow down, breathe, and prepare for the Zen sutra-copying practice at Chikurin-ji Temple.
At Chikurin-ji Temple, practice traditional sutra copying in a quiet temple setting and experience a meditative Buddhist ritual preserved for centuries. Using brush and ink, participants carefully copy Buddhist scriptures as a form of mindful concentration. This private guided experience invites guests to slow down, focus the mind, and engage with Japanese Buddhist culture in a respectful and meaningful way.
Return to Godaisan Observation Deck after your Zen practice for a reflective closing moment. Revisit the same panoramic view and experience how the landscape may feel different through a calmer, more mindful perspective.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet at the Godaisan Observatory Bus Stop. In case of rain, meet under the roof of the restroom next to the bus stop. Your guide will hold a “Kochi Tours” sign. Cruise guests: Kochi Port is about 15 min away. Please arrange your own transportation in advance. Contact us if port meet-up is needed.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Kochi Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Because the temple grounds and Godaisan area include stairs, slopes, and uneven paths.
How it compares in Kochi
- Its from-price is 18% below the median of the 34 experiences we list in Kochi.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kochi
Kochi, on the Pacific coast of Shikoku, is a castle town known for seared bonito, a long Sunday market and its ties to the hero Sakamoto Ryoma.
Kochi stands on the southern coast of Shikoku, facing the Pacific, with mountains rising immediately behind. Kochi Castle, in the middle of the city, keeps its original wooden keep from the 18th century, one of the few left in Japan, and from the top there are views over the rooftops. Sakamoto Ryoma, a samurai who helped bring down the shogunate in the 1860s, was born here, and his statue looks out over the ocean at Katsurahama beach.
Special offers in Kochi
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