🎎 Shinkatsuji Zen Temple Day Trip Zen Practice Experience

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📝 Introduction

Experience authentic Zen meditation in a picturesque Zen temple.

📖 Details

Tenshinzan Shinkanshi Temple, established in 1965, is a temple of the Rinzai sect of the Kenninji school. The grounds are dotted with various temple buildings, including the Tahōtō pagoda, Mumyo-in, and the International Zen Dojo. The entire temple is renowned both domestically and internationally as a "museum of Zen and gardens," making it a popular destination for those wishing to experience the world of Zen Buddhism firsthand. The temple offers practice experiences for visiting pilgrims, with Zen meditation and the copying of Buddhist scriptures being particularly popular for purifying one's mind and spirit.

⭐ Highlights

The abbot will provide very careful guidance on Zen meditation, allowing even first-time participants to experience authentic seated meditation practice. Participants can also take part in the "shakyo" experience of copying Buddhist scriptures. Through seated meditation and copying scriptures, one can purify their own mind and spirit. At the "Museum of Zen and Gardens," you can simultaneously experience the charm of Zen Buddhism, art, and architecture.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you provide foreign language services? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)

A: You can download an audio guide about Zen knowledge through the QR code (available in Japanese, English, and Chinese). Additionally, there are two staff members available to assist in English.

Q: Are there coin-operated lockers?

A: There are lockers located inside the building at the service counter.

Q: What should I wear?

A: Dress freely, but if you want to experience Zen meditation, it is recommended to wear long pants. Consider the hot summer and cold winter. Additionally, since this is a temple, please avoid wearing overly revealing clothing.

Q: Can I participate in the experience without a reservation?

A: The Zen meditation and daily return Zen experience require advance reservations. The calligraphy and art experiences do not require reservations.

Q: Do you provide transportation services?

A: If you have arrived at the nearest bus station and the staff happens to be available, we will provide you with a pick-up service (as walking takes about 15 minutes, we will offer the pick-up service whenever possible).

Q: Is the bathroom open to the outside?

A: There are two types of private baths available: a cypress wood bath and a rock bath. The pricing is 5,000 yen for 50 minutes and 7,500 yen for 90 minutes, and reservations are required in advance. The maximum number of people allowed is 4, and for the 5th person and beyond, additional charges apply: 800 yen per adult, 600 yen per university/high school student, and 400 yen per junior high/elementary school student. Children not yet in school are free. *An entrance fee of 1,800 yen is charged separately.