Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Experience authentic Zen meditation
- Explore serene Japanese temple gardens
- Savor a traditional Japanese lunch
- Learn about Zen Buddhist practices
- Discover Kyoto's rich cultural heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided Zen meditation session
- Traditional Japanese lunch
- Visit to a historic Zen temple and its gardens
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Photography may be restricted in certain temple areas; please follow the guide's instructions.
- The experience involves walking; comfortable footwear is advised.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for meditation and walking.
- Bring a camera to capture the beautiful temple gardens.
- Ensure you arrive at the meeting point on time to start the session promptly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- This activity ends near Chishaku-in Temple
- The itinerary states we will return to the meeting point, but the plan is to disband at the last shop.
- Leaning against walls or pillars is not permitted.
- During the zazen experience, you will sit for about one hour either on a chair without a backrest placed on tatami mats or directly on the tatami mats.
- Please refer to the tour photos for more details.
Traveler reviews
Amazing experience!
Yutaka was my guide and it was an incredible tour! I did this by myself for my birthday and I really felt like it helped me clear my mind and learn so much about meditation. He even met me when I was 20 minutes early and showed me around some extra places. 100% recommended this tour!
Educational
We had such an amazing time! Tour was great!
Great family experience w teens
Excellent experience visiting temples, attending a zen meditation, seeing the gardens, and traditional vegan lunch. It was wonderful!
Educational
The trip was amazing and so enlightening! Highly recommend!
Wow!
It was truly a special experience. The zen meditation with the monk in Kyoto was very beautiful and authentic. It was not easy; in fact, it was quite challenging, but for that reason, we enjoyed it immensely and it left us with something precious. A special thanks goes to our guide, Yutaka, who was fantastic! Very skilled, friendly, kind, and helpful. He made the entire experience even more interesting and enjoyable with his explanations and enthusiasm. We recommend this experience to anyone who wants to get to know Japanese culture and spirituality more closely. Thank you, Yutaka!