Wellness in Saitama: Takedera Blowing Zen Meditation & Hot Spring
Overview
Saitama Prefecture, adjacent to Tokyo, offers diverse experiences for wellness and mindfulness enthusiasts just an hour away from the city. This unique offering includes visits to Takedera in Hanno City and the Kirari Spa Villa by Miyazawa Lake.
- 🧘♂️ Meet your instructor, Mr. Aoyama, and learn the rare art of "suizen," or blowing Zen meditation.
- 🌿 Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Takedera, a temple where Shintoism and Buddhism converge with a bamboo forest.
- 💦 Enjoy an extensive variety of pools at Kirari Spa Villa, one of Saitama's most popular spas.
- 🚫 Please note that tattoos are strictly prohibited at this particular spa facility.
- 🚌 Spend your afternoon at the spa villa before returning to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.
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- Admission to Kirari Spa Villa
- One-way transfer from Kirari Spa Villa to Hanno Station
- Round-trip transfer to/from Takedera
- Takedera tour and introduction
- Blowing zen "suizen" experiences
- English-speaking guide (depart after drop-off at Kirari Spa Villa)
- (Option) Lunch (vegetarian) at Takedera
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Starting at 11:15 AM, meet your instructor, Mr. Aoyama, to explore the blowing Zen meditation "suizen". Mr. Aoyama, a renowned musician with a broad background in mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation, will introduce you to the shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute. After learning the basic techniques of blowing Zen, take a stroll at the bamboo forest, where will further calm your mind and control your breathe.
As an optional add-on, savor a vegetarian lunch at Takedera around 12:30 PM, featuring seasonal vegetables and herbs. The lunch is thoughtfully designed with a bamboo theme for your enjoyment.
After Takedera, make a stop at Kirari Spa Villa (approx. 15 mins by car). Spend a relaxing afternoon at the onsen before heading back to the hassle and bustle of Tokyo.