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Tokyo: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

By Travel Japan Together
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Overview
  • Experience self-awareness and inner calm at a temple in Asakusa, Tokyo
  • Explore a secret temple with a rich history spanning more than 400 years
  • Gain insights into Zazen meditation, a central practice of Zen Buddhism
  • Breathe rhythmically and use this opportunity to achieve a sense of peace
  • End your experience with a tea ceremony and a discussion with the monk

Activity location

    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, 東京都, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2-chōme-1-13 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042, Japan | Meet in front of Family Mart, located in the Asakusa area, a 2-minute from Tawaramachi station (Ginza line). There are 2 branches in this area, so please make sure to go to the correct Family Mart.
    • Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedZen experience
  • What's includedWhat's included Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Entry to the temple
  • What's includedWhat's included Monk explanation
  • What's includedWhat's included Matcha tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport

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  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, with a history spanning over 400 years. Foster a deep connection with a monk, learn the secrets of Zazen practice, and participate in a matcha tea ceremony.

Step into a temple that is not open to the general public for an authentic experience accompanied by a guide. Learn briefly about Japanese culture and Zen. Then, listen to a lecture from a monk on the principles and techniques of Zazen (seated meditation), and get the opportunity to practice.

Unify your mind, confront yourself, and detach from ego and worldly concerns. Finally, experience a matcha tea ceremony and engage in a free talk with the monk. You can also capture photographs with the monk and within the temple, creating memories for a lifetime.

Location

Activity location

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    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, 東京都, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 2-chōme-1-13 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042, Japan | Meet in front of Family Mart, located in the Asakusa area, a 2-minute from Tawaramachi station (Ginza line). There are 2 branches in this area, so please make sure to go to the correct Family Mart.
    • Taito City, Tokyo, Japan