ZEN Meditation with a Japanese Monk in Odawara Castle
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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A meditation experience with a Japanese monk at the top of Odawara Castle Main Keep. This experience is held outside of business hours, so the venue is reserved for exclusive use. Forget about your daily life as your monk guides you through this special space and activity. Spend some time relaxing and reflecting during the meditational experience. You can also enjoy a spectacular view from the top of the castle. A scenic beauty surrounded by the sea and mountains from the exclusive access to the top floor of Odawara Castle while you discover traditional techniques to find peace and balance in our lives.
5:00pm: Meet at the entrance of Odawara Castle Main Keep
5:15pm: Experience to start
6:45pm: Experience to finish
A person must be 18 years old or above to join this experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A person must be 18 years old or above to join this experience.
It's helpful to wear comfortable, loose clothing.
Chairs will be available to make the setting as comfortable as possible.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance tickets to the Odawara Castle Main Keep are included.
Chairs will be available to make the setting as comfortable as possible.
What To Expect
Odawara Castle Tenshukaku
A meditation experience with an English-speaking monk at the top of Odawara Castle Main Keep. This experience is held outside of business hours, so the venue is reserved for exclusive use. Spend some time relaxing and reflecting during the meditational experience. Chairs will be available to make the setting as comfortable as possible. A scenic beauty surrounded by the sea and mountains from the exclusive access to the top floor of Odawara Castle while you discover traditional techniques to find peace and balance in our lives. The host is Tomomi Iwayama, the priest of Ganshu-ji Temple in Odawara. He shares to the modern world the importance, culture, and techniques of ZEN towards individuals and corporates for many years. Participants in past events are from different backgrounds and have included everyone from curious individuals to team building events with Google Japan. A person must be 18 years old or above to join this experience.
Odawara Castle Tenshukaku
Meeting at the entrance of Odawara Castle Main Keep. This is where the tour will start.
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ZEN Meditation with a Japanese Monk in Odawara Castle
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Zazen meditation
Jake D,
Jan 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The zen experience was wonderful , I had the pleasure of being taught Zazen meditation in a one of one session with the monk that recedes in Odawara . I have my own meditation practice so it was wonderful to be able to expand on that with someone who has so much experience. I feel like I really took something beautiful away from that morning that I will remember for the rest of my life . For an experienced meditator or someone who is just interested in an authentic zen experience I highly recommend this for anyone travelling through the area !
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