Kyoto Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Find Inner Peace in the Heart of Kyoto

Experience authentic Zen meditation at one of Kyoto’s five major Zen temples

Learn the basics of zazen directly from a knowledgeable local guide

Stroll through a serene Zen rock garden while enjoying insightful commentary

Savor a traditional Buddhist monk’s meal (Shojin Ryori), once served in Zen temples

This peaceful journey concludes near Chishaku-in Temple.

Reserve your Zen experience today and reconnect with calm, culture, and tradition.

What's included

4 hours with a local guide
Shojin traditional meal (Dashi-fish broth is used for some dishes, a bit of dairy for a dish)
Lunch
Entrance fee of all venues we will visit
Zazen Meditation Experience (1hour)
Photos during a tour

Alcohalic Drinks

What to expect

4m

Experience Zen meditation at one of the five major Zen temples in Kyoto.
Get insights into how to practice zazen or Zen meditation from a local guide.
Enjoy the Zen garden (dry landscape garden) with a guide's commentary and feel the tranquility.
Enjoy traditional Buddhist meal historically served by Zen monks at Zen temples.

This activity ends near Chishaku-in Temple

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside of Tofukuji Station EXIT 2, Next to the Family Mart
［From Kyoto stn. to Tofukuji stn.］
JR line：You can use both rapid trains and local trains.
［From Shijyo keihan to Tofukuji station］
Keihan line : You can use sub-express, semi express and local trains. Please DO NOT USE express trains.

End point

Outside of Tofukuji Station EXIT 2, Next to the Family Mart
［From Kyoto stn. to Tofukuji stn.］
JR line：You can use both rapid trains and local trains.
［From Shijyo keihan to Tofukuji station］
Keihan line : You can use sub-express, semi express and local trains. Please DO NOT USE express trains.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.