Zen Meditation, Buddhist Sermon, & Matcha at Gokurakuji Temple

Try zen meditation and experience local Japanese culture at a lesser-known, local Kinosaki temple!





DETAILS
- REGISTRATION START
- 2019/07/23
- REGISTRATION ENDS
- 2021/08/31
- RESERVATION DEADLINE
- 5 days before activity
- ACTIVITY OPTIONS
- Morning Plan (10:00-11:30)
- Afternoon Plan (13:45-15:15)
- SCHEDULE
(Some times may differ) - Morning Plan
10:00 - Meet at Gokurakuji Temple
10:10 - Zazen meditation & Buddhist sermon (printed) *you can wear samue (monk's working clothes) if you'd like
10:50 - Chat with the chief priest over matcha (green tea) and Japanese sweets
11:30 - End of activity, receive a special souvenir
Afternoon Plan
13:45 - Meet at Gokurakuji Temple
13:55 - Zazen meditation & Buddhist sermon (printed) *you can wear samue (monk's working clothes) if you'd like
14:35 - Chat with the chief priest over matcha (green tea) and Japanese sweets
15:15 - End of activity, receive a special souvenir
- ACCOMPANYING GUIDE
(INCLUDED OR NOT) - Not Included
- MEETING PLACE
- Gokurakuji Temple, 802 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The Buddhist sermon is easy to understand. There will be a document with the sermon's contents translated into English.
The chief Buddhist priest knows only a little bit of English, but even a little bit of direct communication goes a long way and will make the experience more valuable.
- PRICES
(Per person unless otherwise noted) Number of People Participating in Total Price per Adult Price per Child (5-12 years old) 1-10 people 3,300 yen 1,650 yen
- INCLUDED IN THE PRICING
- Zen meditation activity, matcha & traditional Japanese sweets, special souvenir
- CANCELLATION FEES
Day of Cancellation Cancellation Fee (% of activity price) The day of 100% The day before 50% 2-7 days before 20% 8+ days before 0%
- ACCEPTED PAYMENT TYPES
- Pay by credit card (VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, DC) via an activity confirmation link in an e-mail that we will send to you following your reservation. Please pay the amount by 3 days prior to the activity at the latest. If not paid by then, the activity reservation will be automatically cancelled.
- OPERATOR NAME
- Gokurakuji Temple
Customer Reviews
Javier
Spain
Amazing experience. Everything was great and inspiring.
Date of visit: 2019.11.08
Eva
Norway
As someone with limited meditation experience myself, this was a rewarding + unique experience.
Date of visit: 2019.11.15
Kymberly
Singapore
The buddhist priest was very welcoming and we conversed in basic English and Japanese. He is a very cheerful person. I thoroughly enjoyed today's experience. ありがとうございました!
Date of visit: 2019.11.30
Justin
United States
Interesting and unique experience. Something I always wanted to try. The tea afterwards was a very cool experience as well!
Date of visit: 2019.12.15
Bethany
United Kingdom
The monk was very friendly and welcoming. We had a great opportunity to experience zen meditation. It was challenging, but very fulfilling!
Date of visit: 2019.12.15
Amelia
Ireland
The zen meditation experience was absolutely incredible. I was able to experience a part of Japanese culture that I would normally never have an opportunity to try. I would definitely recommend this programme.
Date of visit: 2019.12.15