2 hour private experience
Location: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Under the guidance of the head monk, find your inner peace with zazen meditation. Then, experience tea ceremony led by the head monk himself.
Availability
Monday to Friday
Session 1 (08:30 - 10:30)
Session 2 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 3 (13:00 - 15:00)
Session 4 (15:00 - 17:00)
Not available on national holidays.
Who can attend
Children must be 12+
What to wear
Comfortable clothing suitable for meditation is recommended.
What else you should know
Please inform us of any dietary requirements, including allergies, at checkout.
Access
20 minutes by car from Tokyo Station
A Breath of Quiet
As the senko incense stick burns and slowly melts away into smoke, the sound of a bell will herald the end of a zazen meditation session. Before clocks were invented, the burning of senko incense marked just enough time for one session of zazen, before taking a break and then continuing onwards. It would also provide a lingering fragrance to accompany your quiet meditation. At a temple just a few steps away from a bustling shopping street in the heart of Tokyo, immerse yourself in a zazen meditation session surrounded by a small forest of trees, which create a boundary between the temple and the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood flowing by. Standing firm since the age of the Meiji Restoration, this temple is steeped in history. After a peaceful zazen meditation, join the head monk, who is also a tea master, for a tea ceremony in the temple's tea room, to further immerse in the sounds of nature in this small pocket of calm amidst the cityscape.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
