2 hour private experience
Location: Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Led by the head monk, tour the temple and learn about the garden and the art on display. Then, go upstairs to the second floor that's closed to the public, to immerse yourself in zazen meditation under guidance of the head monk.
Who can attend
Children must be 12+
What to wear
Comfortable clothing suitable for meditation
What else you should know
Please inform us of any dietary requirements, including allergies, at checkout.
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:00)
Session 3 (15:00 - 17:00)
Access
10 minutes by car from Kyoto Station
Tranquility of Design
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of central locations in Kyoto, there is a quiet temple surrounded by nature, a pocket of peace and tranquility. Step inside and find yourself in a place that is both a Buddhist temple and a gathering place of art and artists. In the past, artists would gift or present their works to temples and those temples would protect and hand down those works for the coming generations, allowing for otherwise lost pieces to be preserved. The garden within the grounds of the temple is also a work of art, with flowering plants and trees planted throughout to color that canvas of the garden throughout the changing seasons. The second floor of the temple, not open to the public, boasts of dynamic fusuma (sliding door) artwork done by one of the artists in residence. Join the head monk as he gives a tour of the temple and its art. Then head upstairs to immerse yourself into zazen meditation led by the head monk himself and search for your inner calm surrounded by nature and art.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 14 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
