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Kyoto Meditate, Explore Sacred Gardens Enjoy a Temple Lunch 3
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Kyoto Meditate, Explore Sacred Gardens Enjoy a Temple Lunch

By japan local and fun experiences
Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 181 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Find Inner Peace in the Heart of Kyoto Experience authentic Zen meditation at one of Kyoto’s five major Zen templesLearn the basics of zazen directly from a knowledgeable local guideStroll through a serene Zen rock garden while enjoying insightful commentarySavor a traditional Buddhist monk’s meal (Shojin Ryori), once served in Zen templesThis peaceful journey concludes near Chishaku-in Temple.Reserve your Zen experience today and reconnect with calm, culture, and tradition.

Activity location

  • Sorinin Temple
    • 18-1 Anshuinariyamacho, Yamashina-ku,
    • 607-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • FamilyMart Nakai Tofukuji
    • 232 12-chōme
    • 605-0981, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto Meditate, Explore Sacred Gardens Enjoy a Temple Lunch

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
CHF 181.46 x 1 AdultCHF 181.46
Total
Price is CHF 181.46
Until Sun, 28 Jun
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    4 hours with a local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shojin traditional meal (Dashi-fish broth is used for some dishes, a bit of dairy for a dish)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee of all venues we will visit
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photos during a tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Zazen Meditation Experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcaholic Drinks

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Sorinin Temple

  • 4h
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

Location

Activity location

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    Sorinin Temple
    • 18-1 Anshuinariyamacho, Yamashina-ku,
    • 607-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    FamilyMart Nakai Tofukuji
    • 232 12-chōme
    • 605-0981, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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