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Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

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Overview

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English

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‘s Included

Matcha and Japanese traditional snacks

Zen meditation experience with a monk

What To Expect

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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

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5.00

17 reviews

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  • Relaxing and knowledgable experience!

    Ryan D,

    Oct 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very authentic private-like experience. Great translation and very educatuonal. Didn't think I'd need to go to japan to learn how to sit upright correctly. Meditation practice put into a good metaphor.

  • Lovely and accessible meditation experience

    Sam W,

    May 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was an authentic and educational experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. It was a great introduction to meditation and/or reminder of how important a meditation practice is!

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