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
Great tour
It was such a great tour with an excellent guide tour, very professional and very nice Truly recommended if you interested to learn more about the zen and Japan
Wonderful experience
Today’s Zen Garden tour with Yutaka was an absolute highlight of my time in Kyoto! I learned so much about the traditions of Zen Buddhism and Shintoism. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of a beautiful temple garden, and the meditation session that followed was a special way to immerse myself in the practice. I also had the opportunity to ask the monk questions. The meal afterwards was delicious, too. All in all, it was an experience I highly recommend!
Better than expected!! So worth it!
What an amazing experience! It was our first time in Kyoto and doing this zen meditation felt like a great experience to try out. Our tour guide Yoshida Yutaka was super helpful right from the start. We found him right away and he was so patient with all our questions throughout the tour. We had the choice to do this tour on our own, but honestly I’m so grateful we booked this tour because I wouldn’t have gained as much Info as I did and it made the experience so much better. Thank you!
An Amazing Introduction to Zen and Meditation
Such an amazing experience! I learned so much about Zen, and the meditation practice was truly special. Yutaka, our guide, gave clear and thorough explanations that made everything easy to understand. Highly recommended!
What a great experience. ...
What a great experience. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative! We had been traveling for two days and did this on our first full day in Kyoto. I really feel this is when our trip started! And a great start it was! Thanks again for a wonderful experience!!!