Temples Silence Retreat - Speaking Monk Guided Tour
Discover the charm of rural Japan and enjoy a unique experience tailored for international travelers. Experience the serene atmosphere of a traditional temple as you are guided by an English-speaking temple priest. Quiet your mind and find inner peace through a cultural experience at a temple. This immersive journey will take you deep into the essence of rural Japanese life and foster a strong bond with rich traditions and customs. *The contents of the tour can be customized according to your wishes.
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Temples Silence Retreat - Speaking Monk Guided Tour
What's included in Temples Silence Retreat - Speaking Monk Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will welcome you all at Takefu Station and our first stop will be Coffee Shop 884 (Kura no Tsuji). Here, while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, I will introduce myself and the schedule for today's trip.
Echizen
地元の和菓子屋さんへ立ち寄ります。ここでは、抹茶体験の際に一緒に楽しむ和菓子を自分で選び、購入することができます。和菓子の美しい見た目と繊細な味わいを楽しみながら、日本の伝統的なお茶文化に触れることができます。
Injoji Temple
Finally, we will move on to the Injoji Temple. Here, we can view the Great Buddha and other important cultural assets while receiving a guided tour of the temple. You can also experience Zen meditation and powdered green tea. You can experience Zen meditation in a quiet atmosphere, followed by a powdered green tea ceremony. Afterwards, you can try matcha tea and eat Japanese sweets that you bought yourself to calm your mind.
Inclusions
- Experience fee
- Private transportation
- Tea cakes for the tea experience
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- You will find the priest at the station. Don't worry, it is a very small station.