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Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch
$107.65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour offers a deep dive into the essence of Zen with a local guide. This immersive experience combines serene garden visits and authentic meditation practices in one of Kyoto’s great Zen temples.
- 🌿 Visit a tranquil Zen garden and learn how Zen principles shape its design, promoting mindfulness and calm appreciation.
- 🏯 Explore Tofukuji Temple, a historic site dating back to the 13th century, known as one of Kyoto’s five major Zen temples.
- 🧘♂️ Participate in a one-hour zazen meditation experience at a dedicated temple, guided by a knowledgeable local expert.
- 🍱 Savor a traditional shojin meal, a culinary delight historically served by Zen monks, enhancing your cultural experience.
- 📸 Enjoy complimentary photos taken during the tour, capturing your journey through Zen culture.
- 🚏 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the tour starting point.
- 🕒 The tour lasts approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes, ensuring a thorough exploration of Zen practices.
- 👥 English-speaking certified guides from MagicalTrip lead the tour, ensuring quality and authenticity throughout the experience.
- 🌸 The tour concludes near Chishaku-in Temple, allowing for further exploration of the area if desired.
- 🧢 Bring water and wear a hat during the summer to stay cool, as Japan can be quite hot and humid.
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Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Photos during a tour
- Zazen Meditation Experience (1hour)
- Entrance fee of all venues we will visit
- Lunch
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- Shojin traditional meal
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.
Return details
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.
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
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
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Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch
$107.65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!