Name: Tokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple with Monk
Brand: Travel Japan Together Tokyo
SKU: 383992P7
Price: 51.87 USD
Rating: 5 (43 reviews)

Tokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple with Monk

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a calming spiritual escape within Tokyo. Conveniently located within the city, experience Zen meditation at a temple that isn’t open to the general public. Learn about Japanese culture as a monk teaches you about the principles and techniques of seated meditation. After you practice meditating yourself, enjoy a matcha tea ceremony.

Rare opportunity to engage and speak with a monk
Visit a hidden temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, with a history spanning over 400 years
Capture memorable photographs within the temple
Have an authentic Zen experience in Japan even if you don’t speak Japanese

What's Included

Snacks
We will have matcha tea
Zen Experience
Entrance ticket
Pictures with Monk
English speaking guide

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kotobuki, 2-chōme1１３
Japan, 〒111-0042 Tokyo, Taito City, Kotobuki, 2-chōme−1−１３偕楽ビルディング
We will meetup in front of Family Mart (2 chome-1-13, Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo) We will meetup in front of the entrance of Family Mart. It takes 2 min from Tawaramachi station, Asakusa Area (Ginza line). There're 2 branches in this area, so please take care not to go to the incorrect branch.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.09:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Operated by Travel Japan Together Tokyo

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Product code: 383992P7

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Reviews

5.0

43 reviews

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Great experience

Elizabeth_S, Dec 2024

Beautiful event! Learned about the history and proper breathing and meditating. The monk was helpful, the temple was nice.

Good experience

Barbara_C, Nov 2024

Very good experience. The monk of the temple is very welcoming and willing to share, our guide was perfectly understandable and nice. The whole time spent in the hall of the temple was very pleasant.

I am enlightened

FRED_L, Oct 2024

The whole zen experience was amazing. First time for me to be hit by a monk and I can finally see thru the red dust (a budda term) and be at peace. The calligraphy was calming and the tea ceremony was relaxing.. Tamami our guide was friendly and efficient and took many photos for us especially the one that I was being hit by the monk. Thank you very much Tamami for making this tour so fun for everyone.

Unique, insightful and peaceful

Fernando_H, Oct 2024

Truly an unique experience! We loved it! Exceeded expectations. The monk had great sense of humor and the interpreter did a good job.

Wonderful experience

Leinana_T, Jul 2024

This was a wonderful experience with my family. We spent time in seated meditation, did a calligraphy activity, and ended with a short tea ceremony during which we were able to ask the monk questions about Zen Buddhism. Our translator was incredibly warm and helpful. This will be one of our most memorable experiences from our trip to Japan.

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