Kyoto: Nighttime Zen Meditation and Matcha Tea Experience
ID: GYG628363-1046734
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Experience the tranquility of a nighttime visit to Keishunin Temple in Kyoto. Try your hand at zazen meditation, enjoy a cup of matcha tea, and savor a traditional Japanese sweet.
Experience a special night visit at Keishunin, a sub-temple of Myoshinji Temple in Kyoto. Take this opportunity to take a look at the four gardens, which are designated as nationally designated historical sites and scenic spots, and are illuminated by fantastic lights. Enjoy a tour of the hidden tea room "Sehakuan" and Kano Sansetsu's fusuma paintings.
Meet your guide at the temple and take a look at the four gardens, which are designated as nationally designated historical sites and scenic spots, and are illuminated by fantastic lights. Take a tour of the hidden tea room "Sehakuan" and Kano Sansetsu's fusuma paintings, where you can experience the history and culture of Keishunin.
Enjoy a zazen meditation and try matcha tea and Japanese sweets by Keishunin's Deputy Chief Priest Yasumasa Arashima. Spend a special night where you can refresh your mind and body.
Highlights
- Experience the tranquility of a nighttime visit to Keishunin Temple
- Learn about the history and culture of the temple from a local guide
- Try your hand at zazen meditation and enjoy traditional japanese tea ceremony
- Admire the beautiful gardens of the temple illuminated by lights
- Savor the flavors of Japan with a traditional Japanese sweet
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Reservation required
Excluding Obon and New Year holidays
Cancellation charges apply
Primary school students and above are welcome
Each guest under junior high school age must be accompanied by one parent or guardian
cancellation charge
Free cancellation within 72 hours
From 3 days before the start date of the trip to the day before: 20% On the day: 50%
Non-participation without notice and after the start of the trip: 100%
Other (Notes)
This tour is intended for primary school students and above. Each guest under junior high
school age must be accompanied by one parent or guardian.
INCLUDED
- Special night visit to Keishunin temple
- Tour of four gardens designated as nationally designated historical sites and scenic spots
- Tour of the hidden tea room “Sehakuan”
- Viewing of Kano Sansetsu's fusuma paintings
- Zazen meditation experience
- Matcha tea and Japanese sweets tasting
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the meeting place
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
