Immerse into introspection while experiencing daily life with Zen Buddhist monks
5.5 hour private experience
Location: Fukuyama, Hiroshima
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
Spend the day at a Zen Buddhist temple, experiencing seated meditation, sutra writing, garden walks, and a special meal of local cuisine. Then, finish the day with a peaceful bowl of tea.
Who can attend
Children must be 12+
We currently cannot accommodate vegetarians and vegans. Please let us know at checkout if you have any allergies.
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (9:30 - 15:00)
Access
30 min taxi ride from Fukuyama station
Gone to the Other Shore
Hidden within rolling hills on the outskirts of Fukuyama City sits a tranquil Buddhist temple, delicately arranged in harmony with nature. A special site connected to the historic Rinzai Zen sect, the temple is home to stunning buildings, serene gardens, and nature walks. The Rinzai tradition places a particular focus on kensho, meaning “seeing the truth of one’s nature." In order to achieve this, techniques including zazen seated meditation, special cuisine, sutra recitation, and various methods of introspection are utilized. The practice of traditional Japanese arts, such as calligraphy, tea, and gardening, also holds a place of importance in Rinzai Zen. In this experience, spend the day at a beautiful Zen temple. Experience zazen, sutra writing, garden walks, a traditional meal of local cuisine, and to finish the day, a peaceful bowl of tea. Walking in the footsteps of the monks, you will get a sense of the practice necessary to achieve kensho.
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.
