Spend 19 to 21 hours at a secluded Soto Zen temple in Nantan and experience the rhythm of monastic life under the guidance of a resident monk. Check in between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m., then take part in evening, early-morning, and morning zazen, samu temple work, and the morning service before checking out between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. the following day.
The stay includes temple lodging, yakuseki dinner, and a simple rice-porridge breakfast based on monastic meals. Your host, who is qualified in acupuncture and moxibustion, begins with stretches and offers practical instruction—including chair-based options—to help each guest find a stable meditation posture.
Full Overnight Zen Temple Stay with Dinner & Breakfast
Process
Zazen — Evening, Early Morning, and MorningPractice three sessions of zazen with stretching and posture guidance adapted to your body.
Yakuseki DinnerShare a simple evening meal based on monastic tradition.
Morning Service, Samu, and BreakfastTake part in morning prayers and temple work, followed by a rice-porridge breakfast.
| Venue | Nantan (30 minutes by train and 10 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station)The exact address will be provided when your reservation is confirmed. |
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| Duration | 21 hours |
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Application
Your group
Experience33,000 JPY / person
Number of ParticipantsInterpreter
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.
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