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Private Temple Tour with Zasen Meditation
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4 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
How about experiencing Japanese culture in Sapporo? Sapporo may have a short history, but it has a lot of traditional culture that you can enjoy in a casual and easy way. You can learn how the Japanese appreciate nature and things through various activities.
At Maruyama, in the center of the city, you can feel the seasons and nature with all your senses. At the temple, you will be guided around the grounds by the abbot or one of the monks who is fluent in English. You may find some valuable insights for your life through the zazen experience, where you sit with no purpose or goal, and the abbot’s teachings on Buddhism and Zen philosophy.
At the end of the tour, you can have a delicious Japanese lunch with an English-speaking guide and talk about your experience. Feel free to ask him or her anything you want to know about Japanese culture.
What's Included
- private taxi fare (including parking fee)
- zen meditation fee
- taxes
- lunch
- English interpreter fee
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Start time
09:00 AM
What To Expect
Maruyama Park
Walking through the woods in Maruyama Park. *Walk through the forest with your senses sharpened. Let’s enjoy a relaxing walk in the woods of central Sapporo and try forest bathing, a Japanese practice of connecting with nature. Includes travel time from the station to the park.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Drive to Tendoji Temple by car. A temple tour and a zazen meditation. You’ll get a tour of the temple from the abbot or one of the monks who speaks English well. Zazen is a form of meditation that is usually done in a kneeling position, but you can also use a chair if you prefer. We welcome you to join us and try it out, as long as you are comfortable and not overexerting yourself.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sapporo
You can have a delicious Japanese lunch with an English-speaking guide and talk about your experience. Feel free to ask him or her anything you want to know about Japanese culture.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Sapporo
Drive to JR Sapporo Station by car.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel Inc.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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