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
A must!!!
Yutaka was incredible! Very knowledgeable and we learned so much about meditation. Highly recommended experience
Meditation Class Walking Toud
Yutaka’s tour was amazing! We had so much fun learning from him and meditating for the first time. Highly recommend to anyone who is curious about exploring the religions of Japan. You won’t be disappointed
Reflective
Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging and informative, sharing the history and philosophy behind the garden and nearby temples. The guided Zen meditation was the highlight of the experience, encouraging us to slow down, be present and appreciate the garden in a much deeper way. I left with a greater understanding of Japanese culture and would highly recommend this tour.
Amazing time!
I had an amazing experience! Yutaka was a great guide, very knowledgeable about the area and answered all my questions. The meditation was a really cool experience and it was nice to chat with the monk at the end. The food was very yummy as well. Such a great day.
⭐️ Yutaka best tour guide ever ⭐️
Yutaka was amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ He took me round lots of temples and a beautiful zen garden. Then we did a meditation with a monk which was a beautiful experience. We finished it off with a lovely traditional Japanese meal. Highly recommend he’s wonderful ⭐️⭐️