Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
Description
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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Itinerary
We're taking you to the hidden temple close from Kodaiji Park.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(47)
it was beautiful private temple, luckily nobody else came so it was private session :) learend so much about meditation and how to practice it. both guide and monk were very helpful, i'd defintely do it again
it was really beautiful, small temple. learned so much about meditation, both guide and teacher was very kind and helpful!
Beautiful experience and great learning. Highly recommend
It was an incredible experience and I truly gained so much peace and clarity
Our zen meditation session was truly exceptional. The experience was educational, insightful, and deeply genuine. We left the session feeling relaxed, grounded, and grateful for the opportunity. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a peaceful and enriching experience.
A wonderful experience. Haruka was a super guide and very informative. Highly recommend
Great experience, would highly recommend! The best part for me was getting to talk to the monk afterward and ask him questions.
Wonderful tour! Perfect from start to finish. Highly recommend!
An excellent experience. Saya, our guide was delightful. The 20 minute meditation was very good and the instructions were very clear. A beautiful moss garden outside - a wonder ambience. Highly recommended.
An intimate and friendly meditation experience 🙏🏻
