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Zen meditation experience in a quiet, traditional temple in Tokyo, led by a priest

Join this 90min. relaxing Zen session and find peace of mind.

You can experience Zazen (sitting meditation) and try out simple Sutra recitation at a serene temple surrounded by nature.

This is a perfect opportunity for you to break away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo for a while and see the peaceful side of Tokyo, where you can appreciating the beauty of Japanese culture to the fullest.

This experience is not commercialized for foreign tourists, but is a genuine experience in which local Japanese people also participate.

Close your eyes and focus your mind as you count your breaths.
We instruct you the proper posture, breathing technique, and how to effectively relax your body.
So you can recreate Za-Zen meditation at home, even after you have returned home.

Anyway, normally Za-zen is practiced in the SEIZA position (formal sitting position in Japan), but if you are not comfortable sitting on the heels, don't hesitate to ask for a stool.

Before and after Za-zen experience, we will show you the beautiful gardens and buildings of the temple.

Duration: About 90 min.
Location, Instructor: All the temples where this experience is available are not ‘commercial type temples’, but are ordinally traditional ones, and the spiritual and living center of the local Japanese people. Detail of the location will be informed, after making the reservation.

Site A. One of the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo with over 1300 years history.
This temple is surrounded by beautiful green, and located about 40 minutes from Shinjuku by train and bus.
The temple's priest is the 91st generation head priest of "Tendai sect", and also a licensed "Omotesenke Tea Ceremony Instructor".

Site B. Located in a very popular tourist spot, named "Yanesen", a beautiful small temple.
The temple's priest is the brother of the 91st generation head priest as above. When he was young, he became a champion of professional boxer, and after that he entered Buddhist priesthood.

Site C. Located in a popular expat residential area "Hiroo", a beautiful small temple. Tea room is a registered tangible cultural property.
What's Included: ・Experience fee
・Facility usage fee
・Brochure cost
・consumption tax
Notes: 1. Participants in this program must be at least 13 years old
2. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
3. Those who are unwell or under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to participate(and no refund)
4. Even if you are late, this program will be ended as originally scheduled time
5. Those who wish to enter the venue without participating in this program are also required to pay an additional fee, which must be indicated at the time of request (those who have not paid will not be admitted to the venue)
6. If you are not comfortable sitting on the floor, please let us know in advance. We will prepare a chair for you to sit comfortably
7. Please reserve this experience for a minimum of two people (If you would like to attend by yourself, please pay for two people)

Reviews

Animainvolo 2022/11

Gorgeous! Thanks to the monks. We were able to experiment with meditation techniques from various traditions Buddhists.

Sara 2022/12

Amazing experience alone with the zen master. He share his love for zen , guided a simple zen
meditacion and prepared traditional matcha tea with a delicious homemade pastry. Meanwhile
explained the exercise of calligraphy I began to learn. Very very recommended !!!

Slavcho 2020/2

It was really nice experience. I would recommend trying it if you visit tokyo

Anna 2020/2

The place was hard to find, but was wonderful experience, Machiko san was great translater too, Thnk you

Lori 2020/1

Hi! I loved every moment of both of these experiences!!! Thank you!!!!

Pedro 2019/11

We booked the meditation experience with Jun, which was a one of a kind experience. The traditional priest was highly knowledgeable, and though he only spoke Japanese, Jun kindly provided a great translator for us. Meditating in the temple and following the traditions of Za-Zen meditation along the priest was something we wouldn't have been able to do on our own. Meditation is not as easy as it sounds, but this experience definitely advanced our knowledge of it. Highly recommend it!