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Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30am
Price details
$95.01 x 1 Adult$95.01
Total
Price is $95.01
Until Tue, Oct 21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    4.5 hrs with a local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee of all venues we will visit
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Zazen Meditation Experience (1hour)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photos during a tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shojin traditional meal (Dashi-fish broth is used for some dishes, a bit of dairy for a dish)

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • This activity ends near Chishaku-in Temple
  • This activity ends near Chishaku-in Temple
  • Those who booked a tour starting from 10:45, the lunch time would be 14:15 (after meditation experience), so please have enough breakfast or brunch.
  • Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
  • You will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled if you are late for the tour and missed the group.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
  • Anyone over 12 years can join this tour
  • For any dietary request, please request in advance (by the day before). We are unable to accept any request on the day of the tour.

Activity itinerary

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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    15-chōme-795 Honmachi
    • 795 15-chōme
    • 605-0981, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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