Escape Tokyo’s hustle with a serene Zen meditation session at a historic temple. Join the head monk for deep meditation, tea, and insightful conversations.
- Nishigaoka - Discover a beautiful authentic zen temple. Kept in amazing condition, this temple is a great sample of old japanese buddhist history. The temple is surrounded by a beautiful scenery that is very typical. You’ll get to visually and spiritually experience deep japanese culture that you can’t experience anywhere else in the world. Experience a real zen meditation session at the heart of the temple as it was conducted for centuries.
- Guide In-person: English, French
- Tea and coffee
- Parking Fee (around 10$ if you accomodate your own car)
History
Daisho Temple was established in 1573 in Nihonbashi Bakurocho. It was relocated to Nishi-Asakusa after being destroyed by a fire in 1657. In 1923, the temple was once again destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake and subsequently moved to its current location in Kita Ward, Nishigahara.
Zazen Meditation
Daisho Temple practices Soto Zen Buddhism, which emphasizes zazen (seated meditation). Zazen involves adjusting posture and breathing to achieve a state of mindfulness and inner peace, allowing practitioners to connect deeply with their own life and nature. This practice helps to detach from everyday thoughts and distractions, fostering a calm and focused mind. Our temple offers guided zazen sessions for beginners, ensuring a welcoming and educational experience. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this serene practice with you.
Clothing rules are to be applied as it is a religious place : no hats, no shorts/skirts, no revealing clothes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
