Private tour in Kyoto Eco H
up to 4 people
6 hours
Public transportation
1
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This tour package is designed for those interested in Zen Buddhist temples. We were drawn to Zen Buddhist temples as we guided so many tours. There are many different sects of Buddhism, but the Zen sect is the most modest of them all and is characterized by achieving to enlightenment through Zen meditation. For guests who want to experience zazen, we basically want to take you to the temple where we usually do zazen. The dates for zazen are fixed and 2024's schedule is as follows. 14 and 28 May , 11 and 25 June, 9 and 23 July, 10 & 24 September, 8 & 22 October, 12 & 26 November 10 December (None in August). *Held in the morning. After experiencing zazen, enjoy a kaiseki meal. Kaiseki is said to have originated as a dish eaten by Zen Buddhist monks to ward off hunger. That is healthy and traditional, using such as tofu and Kyoto local seasonal ingredients. You do not need to know anything about Buddhism. Come and learn about Buddhism with us!
The zazen experience lasts for about 90 minutes - three sets of around 20 minutes, with a break in the middle. After the experience, you will be guided through the temple you did zazen. You will probably be hungry by then. Kaiseki cuisine is waiting for you. Afterwards, we can go to a different Zen temple, or we can go to a temple of a different denomination and see how it differs from Zen Buddhism. We accommodate the preferences of our guests. You can always contact us via MESSAGE if you have any concerns. *Please note that in the case of last-minute bookings, it may not always be possible to book a kaiseki meal.
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Mainly using public transportation. Kyoto has excellent public transportation facilities including subways, trains and busses. If you are interested in private transportation, either private car with driver or taxi service this can be arranged for an extra fee.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
6 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
6 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
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