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2 Hours Private Zen Meditation Experience in Kakunodate
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Non-refundable
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2 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
You may be thinking, "Samurai and Zen?" However, many warlords took refuge in Buddhism, including Zen Buddhists, and countless Zen priests who worked with warlords as military strategists and educators.
It is no exaggeration to say that the spirit of samurai bushido aims to reach the state of Zen.
The Soto denomination of Buddhism, the temple where this experience is held, places particular emphasis on Zen meditation among the various denominations of Buddhism.
It has been the spiritual center of the community for 350 years. It is an extremely valuable experience to learn some of the spirit of Zen that has been passed down from generation to generation and in which Samurai also used to incline
What's Included
- It includes dumplings from a local Japanese sweets shop that has been in business for 100 years. Also included is one locally loved street food stall.
- Samue (special outfit for monks) rental
- Insurance
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
This Soto Zen temple is located in a vast area in the rural "Nakagawa" district, about 3 km away from the center of Kakunodate, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan and a constant source of visitors from home and abroad. Surrounded by the great nature of mountains and fresh water, the vast temple grounds are decorated with cherry trees, cedar trees, maple trees, chestnut trees, sara Sangyo trees, and other trees and seasonal flowers, and the chirping of birds and the sound of insects in the silence give the impression of the changing Japanese seasons.
In this activity, participants will have a briefing on how Zen meditation developed in the Soto denomination. The head monk will teach the essence of meditation; posture, breathing, and mindset. Participants will then experience a 15~20 minute meditation followed with small tea party with the monk.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Akita INAKA Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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