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Hiei-Zan Enryaku-ji and the Experience of Zazen from Osaka

Hiei-Zan Enryaku-ji and the Experience of Zazen from Osaka

Duration: 6.5 hours (approx.)

Location: Osaka, Japan

Product code: 2142OSA_N500

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Experience the peace and enlightenment of Zen meditation at one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan on this half-day tour from Osaka. You’ll also pay a visit to the Enryakuji Temple on Mt Hiei, one of Japan’s three great Zen temples.

Enryakuji Temple on Mt Hiei is the principal seat of the Tendai School of Buddhism, and was founded by the great Buddhist monk, Dengyo Daishi Saicho. The temple is divided into three areas: the Todo (Eastern Pagoda), Saito (Western Pagoda) and Yokawa.

Schedule Details
Hiei-Zan Enryaku-ji and the Experience of Zazen from Osaka

Zen meditation in practice

Departs:
  • Mondays and Thursdays

Unavailable Dates:

  • 27 November to 3 April
Departure Point: Tour departs from Hotel Granvia, Osaka Departure Time: 7:40am Return details: Tour concludes at Kyoto train station at approximately 3:30pm. Participants will be given a local train ticket from Kyoto to Osaka. Travel between Kyoto and Osaka is approximately 30 minutes.
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Hiei-Zan Enryaku-ji and the Experience of Zazen from Osaka
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Additional Information
Inclusions:
    • Hotel pick up
    • Train ticket from Kyoto to Osaka
    • Transportation by Motorcoach
    • Admission Fees
    • English speaking guide
    • Lunch
    • Tax
Exclusions:
  • Optional gratuities
Additional Info:

    • This tour must be booked at least 3 days in advance of your travel date
    • Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of your tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
    • Tours are conducted in English unless otherwise stated
    • This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate
    Wheelchair Access:
    • This tour is wheechair accessible, however passengers who require assistance must provide their own carer.
    • Please note that some parts of pathway on this tour have steep incline.

Terms and Conditions:

Bookings cancelled or amended 8+ calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure or commencement time will not be charged any fees; between 3 and 7 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure or commencement time will be charged a 50% cancellation fee; within 2 calendar days of the scheduled departure or commencement time will be charged a 100% cancellation fee.

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