Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

5.00

5.0(43 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes

English

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

What To Expect

Kodaiji Park

We're taking you to the hidden temple close from Kodaiji Park.

Admission Not Applicable

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Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

What‘s Included

Matcha and Japanese traditional snacks

Zen meditation experience with a monk

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

43 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Zen Meditation
Explore766833,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our zen meditation session was truly exceptional. The experience was educational, insightful, and deeply genuine. We left the session feeling relaxed, grounded, and grateful for the opportunity. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a peaceful and enriching experience.
A great experience
X742NFdonnaf,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful experience. Haruka was a super guide and very informative. Highly recommend
Great experience!
Karen G,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, would highly recommend! The best part for me was getting to talk to the monk afterward and ask him questions.
Wonderful way to spend a morning!
RobinfromNE,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour! Perfect from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Real zen
guymR5266BF,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An excellent experience. Saya, our guide was delightful. The 20 minute meditation was very good and the instructions were very clear. A beautiful moss garden outside - a wonder ambience. Highly recommended.
A great introduction to zazen
MonikaL2860,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An intimate and friendly meditation experience 🙏🏻
The tea ceremony at the...
Valery S,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The 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
5.00
What 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
5.00
A 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
5.00
It was great. The experience was magical. The guide was great and his explanations were very precise. I highly recommend this visit!!!