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Experience Zen meditation or sutra copying, and enjoy vegetarian food with monk
Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
$195.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Gokuraku Zenji is one of the seven temples that protect the Aso Shrine, and has a history of over 450 years. You will spend a luxurious time to purify your mind and body with zazen meditation, where you empty your mind and just sit and look at yourself, and with healthy vegetarian food made with seasonal ingredients and care for the people who eat it.
Although this is a famous temple with a long history, the monk will guide you very carefully, so even those who are not good at sitting on the floor or who have never experienced Zen meditation before can participate with ease.
In addition, the vegetarian food, made with plenty of local ingredients, is a gem in appearance, taste, and volume.
If sitting on the floor is not for you, you can also sit on a chair.
Although this is a famous temple with a long history, the monk will guide you very carefully, so even those who are not good at sitting on the floor or who have never experienced Zen meditation before can participate with ease.
In addition, the vegetarian food, made with plenty of local ingredients, is a gem in appearance, taste, and volume.
If sitting on the floor is not for you, you can also sit on a chair.
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Experience Zen meditation or sutra copying, and enjoy vegetarian food with monk
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
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Return details
At Gokuraku Zenji Temple, the family temple of the Aso family, you can experience Zen meditation or sutra copying, and feel the time of the long history of Aso. After the experience, you will be taken on a tour of the Gokuraku Zen temple grounds with the guidance of a monk, and enjoy a healthy vegetarian meal made with plenty of local ingredients and home-grown vegetables. After the meal, we will enjoy green tea and sweets prepared in the Omotesenke style, and have a relaxing time. Finally, the experience ends with the ringing of the temple bell. This is a time to experience the history of Shugendo in Aso from over 1200 years ago.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Experience Zen meditation or sutra copying, and enjoy vegetarian food with monk
Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
$195.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!