Tokyo: Morning Zen Meditation with a Monk and Tea Ceremony
Unlike typical sightseeing, this early-morning experience offers a rare chance to learn directly from a Buddhist monk or Zen master about the deeper meaning of Zen and Japanese religious culture.
You'll begin your day with a peaceful Zazen (seated meditation) session, guided step-by-step by a Japanese monk or Zen master. As the morning light gently fills the temple, discover the power of posture, breath, and stillness to calm your mind and center yourself.
The highlight? A one-on-one conversation with the monk or Zen master. Ask questions, reflect on your experience, and gain personal insights into Zen philosophy and how it can bring clarity and balance to your daily life.
Premium Plan: After meditation, enjoy freshly prepared matcha tea and traditional Japanese sweets in a quiet, tranquil setting.
This is more than just meditation—it’s a cultural exchange and a refreshing morning journey into the spiritual heart of Japan!!
Options
Premium plan with monk
Starting point:
Kinryuji, 2-chōme-10-4 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042, Japan
What's included in Tokyo: Morning Zen Meditation with a Monk and Tea Ceremony
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Tokyo
Premium Plan: Asakusa, Kinryu-ji Temple Visit a secret temple with a rich history spanning more than 400 years you can experience learning Japanese culture directly from monks, including Zazen meditation, copying Buddhist sutras, and matcha Standard Plan: Yanaka, Takuboku Dojyo Experience Japanese culture through Zazen at Takuboku Dojyo, a historic Japanese training Dojyo. This dojyo is located in Yanaka, a Japanese shopping district, so you can feel the atmosphere of old Japan.
Inclusions
- Zen Experience
- Professional local guide
- Matcha tea and Japanese sweets(Premium Plan only)
- Transportation
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We recommend loose-fitting clothes that are easy to move in, and pants rather than skirts.
- During the experience, shoes must be removed. Please wear socks or stockings to avoid going barefoot.
- There is no air conditioning at the venue. In the summer, be careful not to get heatstroke and stay hydrated. In winter, please be sure to wear warm clothes.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 15 minutes before departure time!!*Take the north gate and go left to the west exit , take the escalator up. *Your guide will have a green sign board saying "Japan Wonder Travel" *We will leave on time, so please make sure to be there on time!(We could not wait!)
