Overview
About this experience
Kyoto Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Zen Temple
Join this tour and experience Zen by practicing Zazen meditation, relaxing in the Zen garden, and enjoying a Buddhist vegetarian meal for lunch.
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<br />Feel the tranquility of the Zen garden, a dry landscape garden, while listening to your guide's commentary. Then, experience a 1-hour Zen meditation at one of the five major Zen temples in Kyoto. You'll get insights into how to practice zazen or Zen meditation from your guide and you'll receive material to read through.
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<br />In the end, enjoy a traditional Buddhist vegetarian meal historically served by Zen monks at Zen temple.
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The best bits
Experience highlights
<ul><li>Entrance fees
</li><li>Lunch
</li><li>Guided tour
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Plan ahead
Good to know
Receive a 100 % refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Not suitable for:
Children under the age of 12 years
Not allowed:
Since other guests will be participating in the zazen experience, private conversations are generally prohibited. During this time, you will be given materials that can be read silently
Know in advance:
If you book the tour starting at 10:45, the lunchtime will be 14:15 (after the meditation experience), so please have enough breakfast or brunch before
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, your tour will start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group
Remember to bring:
Water and a hat to prevent heat stroke as summer in Japan is very hot and humid
Traveller reviews
4.3 out of 5
Based on 20 reviews
Incredible service and guide
We had a wonderful time! Everything on the Kyoto Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Zen Temple was perfectly planned and executed. The tour in Tokyo exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommend to anyone visiting.
Perfect day out
Outstanding experience! The organization of the Kyoto Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Zen Temple was seamless. We saw the best parts of Tokyo and learned so much. The guide was exceptionally friendly and caring.
Great value for money
Really enjoyed the Kyoto Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Zen Temple. It was well organized, informative and the guide in Tokyo was excellent. We learned so much and had a great time. Would recommend to friends and family.
Exceeded expectations
One of the best tours we've ever been on. The Kyoto Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Zen Temple was very professional, informative, and fun. The pace in Tokyo was perfect and we never felt rushed. Definitely worth booking.
Beyond expectations
An unforgettable experience! Everything on Kyoto Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Zen Temple was top-notch from the booking process to the tour itself. The attention to detail in Tokyo was impressive. Five stars!
Wonderful adventure
We had a wonderful time! Everything on the Kyoto Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Zen Temple was perfectly planned and executed. The tour in Tokyo exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommend to anyone visiting.
