• Kyoto: Zen Yoga at a Hidden Temple with Garden Views, Tea and Buddhist Meal Private Zen Yoga Hidden Temple Japanese Sweets Serene Garden
  • Kyoto: Zen Yoga at a Hidden Temple with Garden Views, Tea and Buddhist Meal Private Zen Yoga Hidden Temple Japanese Sweets Serene Garden
  • Kyoto: Zen Yoga at a Hidden Temple with Garden Views, Tea and Buddhist Meal Private Zen Yoga Hidden Temple Japanese Sweets Serene Garden
  • Kyoto: Zen Yoga at a Hidden Temple with Garden Views, Tea and Buddhist Meal Private Zen Yoga Hidden Temple Japanese Sweets Serene Garden

Kyoto: Zen Yoga at a Hidden Temple with Garden Views, Tea and Buddhist Meal Private Zen Yoga Hidden Temple Japanese Sweets Serene Garden

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ID: GYG1542465-O-2370835
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País: Ecuador

Duración: 01:30 horas


Descripción

Gentle yoga retreat in a hidden Kyoto temple closed to the public. Serene garden views. English-guided, beginner-friendly. Warm tea with Japanese sweets or temple meal. Small group. No overnight stay.
**Step away from the busy streets**

Slow down in a hidden Kyoto temple dating back 800 years, in the very heart of downtown, for a tranquil short retreat. Closed to the public, this is a living temple and the abbot’s family home, not a tourist attraction. This gentle yoga experience, guided in English, is designed for all levels, including complete beginners. With limited spots per session, it is a side of Kyoto that most locals never get to see, let alone visitors.

Facing a serene garden, flow gently through yoga and let nature bring deep relaxation to body and mind. After yoga, settle in with a cup of warm Japanese tea. In Session 1, savor wagashi (Japanese sweets) from a renowned, long-established Kyoto shop; in Session 2, nourish your body with shojin ryori (traditional Japanese temple cuisine) of seasonal ingredients.


**Photos of the temple and yoga were taken during past guest experiences. Meal photos are shown for reference.**


**An evergreen garden that blooms with the seasons**

The garden changes with every season, so it never looks the same twice. Return as often as you like, and each visit is new. As the Japanese say, ichigo ichie: every meeting is a once-in-a-lifetime moment.


**What makes this experience special**

- Enjoy the whole experience facing a garden that stays green all year, with different flowers in bloom in every season
- Glass windows let you enjoy the garden in any weather, comfortably heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer, or open them for fresh air and the scent of flowers
- Warm tea after yoga, served with wagashi from a renowned Kyoto shop or shojin ryori
- Guided in English by a professional instructor, beginner-friendly and suitable for all levels
- A staff member on hand to help in French, Chinese and Japanese


**We take the photos, you enjoy the moment**

A staff member who speaks French, Chinese and Japanese guides you through temple etiquette and takes photos without disturbing you, so you can simply relax. Digital souvenir photos are included.


***Choose your session***
Yoga + Tea & Japanese Sweets（wagashi）
Yoga + Tea & Temple Meal（shojin ryori）

***What to expect***

Yoga + Tea & Sweets（1）: arrive by 9:10 AM; ends around 10:30 AM
Yoga + Tea & Sweets（2）: arrive by 10:35 AM; ends around 11:55 AM
Yoga + Tea & Temple Meal : arrive by 10:35 AM; ends around 12:15 PM

- Check in, then change into comfortable clothing
- Flow through gentle yoga facing a serene garden
- Classic: Enjoy warm tea with wagashi
- Signature: Enjoy warm tea, then shojin ryori
- Keep your digital souvenir photos


***Getting there***
The temple is in the heart of downtown Kyoto, yet remarkably quiet inside its walls.

Train: 3-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Bus: 5-minute walk from Shijo Kawaramachi (四条河原町) bus stop

Lo más destacado

  • Enter a hidden temple dating back 800 years, closed to the public; limited spots
  • Ease into meditation and gentle yoga, facing a serene garden of seasonal blooms
  • Guided in English by a professional instructor. All levels, including beginners
  • Settle in with warm tea + Japanese sweets, or tea + a traditional temple meal
  • Friendly hosts in English, French, Chinese and Japanese, digital souvenir photos

Lenguajes de guiado

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
Open to guests aged 18 and over.
Beginners are very welcome, and no prior experience is needed.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for yoga.
Restrooms and a changing area are available.
A yoga mat is provided.
If you are pregnant or have an injury or health concern, please consult your doctor first and let us know when booking.
Please let us know of any allergies or dietary needs when booking.
The venue is a historic temple, closed to the public, with a serene garden. The temple lends its space so that more people can experience authentic Kyoto temple culture, a rare opportunity we believe will become one of your most wonderful Kyoto memories. We would be grateful if you would respect Japanese temple customs and help us preserve its peaceful atmosphere, buildings and cultural properties: please follow our staff’s guidance, remove your shoes before entering (wear socks; barefoot is fine for yoga) and speak softly.
***Meeting point*** Shijo Teramachi Parking (四条寺町パーキング) Please arrive 10 minutes before your session starts. Look for the red and blue vending machines next to the parking entrance (see photo). Your guide will greet you and walk you to the temple. ***Punctuality*** Sessions begin on time, and to protect the calm of the practice, we cannot admit late arrivals. Late arrivals are not eligible for a refund. Thank you for your understanding.
INCLUIDO
  • Entry to a centuries-old living temple closed to the public
  • Garden views throughout the experience
  • Gentle yoga session guided in English by a professional instructor
  • Staff on hand to help in French, Chinese and Japanese
  • Warm Japanese tea
  • Wagashi (Japanese sweets) from a renowned, long-established Kyoto confectioner (Session 1 only)
  • Shojin ryori (Japanese Buddhist temple cuisine) of seasonal ingredients, in the tradition of Kyoto’s great temples (Session 2 only)
  • Use of yoga mat
  • Digital souvenir photos
NO INCLUYE
  • Transportation to and from the temple
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Additional food and drinks beyond those listed
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities (optional)

¿Cuándo debo reservar?

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.


Cancelaciones

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.