Discover Zazen meditation in a central Fukuoka temple with over 700 years of history
2 hour private experience
Location: Fukuoka City
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
Visit a temple in Fukuoka with over 700 years of history. Complete Zazen meditation with the temple's head monk, learning more about Zen Buddhism. Finish with tea, light snacks, and conversation to immerse fully into Buddhist teachings.
Who can attend
Children must be 10+
What to wear
Please refrain from wearing skirts or otherwise revealing clothing.
Clothing easy to move in is recommended.
What else you should now
Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout, including allergies.
Availability
Monday to Friday
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:30 - 15:30)
Session 3 (15:00 - 17:00)
Unavailable on weekends and national holidays
Access
3 minutes by car from Hakata Station
15 minutes by car from Fukuoka Airport
Teachings from the Heart
Zazen, the cornerstone of Zen Buddhist meditation, emerged in Japan as a direct, unembellished approach to spiritual practice. Unlike ritual-heavy branches of Buddhism, Zazen emphasizes seated meditation as the path to awakening. Practitioners sit upright in quiet rooms, focusing on breath while observing passing thoughts with detachment. This minimalist approach reflects Zen's core belief: that insight comes not from scriptures or renunciation, but from consistent, grounded experience in the present moment. At this historic Fukuoka temple, founded in the Kamakura Period when the samurai warrior class rose in power and Zen Buddhism proliferated, discover the core of Zen teachings in a private Zazen session led by the temple's head monk. Delve deeper into both the temple's heritage and Rinzai-style zen teachings, focused on the search for enlightenment through training, practice, and thought. Let stillness and silence center you, steady in breath and posture, and open in mind and heart.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
