Small-Group Zenpoji Temple Zen Experience in Yamagata


3 hours
Free cancellation
2 - 8
Mobile ticket

Overview

You can experience Zen and authentic Buddhist lunch ceremony.
By learning the basics of Zen Buddhism from a real monk and experiencing Zen, you can have a calming practices can be applied to everyday life.

Inclusions

  • Private Zenpoji monk guide
  • Private Japanese to English interpreter
  • Traditional Buddhist Shojin Ryori lunch with Zenpoji monk guide

What to expect

Itinerary

10:30- Meeting a Buddhist monk and your interpreter at the main gate of Zenpoji Temple
10:35- Orientation into the world of Zen Buddhism with an introduction to meditation
11:00- Zazen meditation experience
12:00- Continue with participating in an authentic Buddhist lunch ceremony
12:45- Move to a worship hall to undergo a Zen prayer ritual accompanied by a monk as your spiritual guide
13:00- Walk around the temple grounds, visiting some hidden areas of the complex that are only accessible when accompanied by a temple monk
13:30- Finish

Stop At:

• Zenpoji Temple, 100, Shimogawasekine, Tsuruoka Yamagata Prefecture

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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