Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple in Kyoto. While Zen is globally renowned and recognised, there are few places in Japan where you can have the best Zen experience with English tour guide support.
This temple is not open to the general public, and you can enjoy hidden atmosphere of the temple and authentic zen experience,
Enjoy a private Zen experience, fostering a connection with the monk. Meet at the temple, where you'll learn briefly about Japanese culture and Zen.
Following that, a monk will personally lecture on the principles and techniques of Zazen (seated meditation), and you'll have the opportunity to practice. Unify your mind, confront yourself, and detach from ego and worldly concerns. After zen experience, you will get the opportunity to enjoy watching beautiful traditional garden, which will make you forget hustle and bustle of the daily life.
Capture photographs with the monk and within the temple, creating lasting memories for a lifetime.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kodaiji Park
We're taking you to the hidden temple close from Kodaiji Park.
What‘s Included
Matcha and Japanese traditional snacks
Zen meditation experience with a monk
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Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful way to spend a morning!
RobinfromNE,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour! Perfect from start to finish. Highly recommend!
A great introduction to zazen
MonikaL2860,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An intimate and friendly meditation experience 🙏🏻
The tea ceremony at the...
Valery S,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tea ceremony at the beginning is a nice introduction into the culture but I feel like it takes time away from the QA where you can have interesting conversations with the monk because after the meditation, the time is very limited. I still loved the experience, but a suggestion would be: introduction about the zen meditation first then the 20-minute zen meditation and finally have the QA whilst having tea (if the weather is nice, having tea in the garden sounds amazing!)
Peaceful and lovely
GoPlaces17285657688,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a lovely experience! We loved the opportunity to learn about zen meditation and Buddhism in one of the most pristine and peaceful temples imaginable. The team was so warm and welcoming. Wonderful experience!
A peaceful, relaxing and...
Leanne K,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A peaceful, relaxing and intimate experience in a beautiful setting. The host and monk were warm and knowledgeable.
Magic visit!!!
jeanphilippep943,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great. The experience was magical. The guide was great and his explanations were very precise. I highly recommend this visit!!!
Amazingly Relaxing
jos cJ6544SX,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best experience ever! Felt so good after an 1hr session.
Highly recommend.
sonamdave,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Haraku the guide was amazing. And the Zazen experience with the monk was beautiful. Highly recommend
Great Monk Experience. Definitely Recommend
bradmT240FX,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very great experience. Calming and informative!
Highly recommend this authentic zen experience
Efb2000,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a wonderful experience, thank you so much. The meditation was great, in a gorgeous setting. We had ample opportunity to ask lots of questions and walk around the wonderful gardens. It was so interesting. The experience felt (and was) very authentic.
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