Zazen Experience at Shōden Eigen-in

Zazen Experience at Shōden Eigen-in

Step away from the surrounding streets of Gion for a one-hour private zazen experience at Shōden Eigen-in, a living Zen sub-temple of Kennin-ji. Gentle guidance makes the practice approachable for first-time visitors while the historic temple environment encourages quiet attention and presence.

VenueShōden Eigen-in, Gion, KyotoThe exact address will be provided when your reservation is confirmed.
Duration1 hour
Items Included
  • One-hour private zazen experience.
  • Gentle guidance suitable for first-time visitors.
  • Time within a living Zen temple.
Items Excluded
  • Transportation.
  • Interpretation.
  • Meals unless explicitly stated.

Application

Your group
Experience28,500 JPY / person
Number of Participants
Interpreter15,000 JPY / group

This expert communicates in Japanese only, so an interpreter is required for the experience. If you will bring your own interpreter or can communicate in Japanese, please note this in the preferred dates and message field below so that we can adjust your invoice.

Preferred dates and message

This experience will be arranged based on your request. Please let us know your preferred dates. Questions or special requests are welcome here as well.

We will respond via email, usually within 24 hours.