Kyoto: Zen Meditation with Monk

Discover hidden Zen temple meditation in Kyoto. Connect with a monk, practice Zazen, and explore serene gardens. Capture unforgettable memories.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kodaiji Park - We’re taking you to the hidden temple close from Kodaiji Park.
What's Included
  • Matcha and Japanese traditional snacks
  • Zen meditation experience with a monk
Additional Information

Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple in Kyoto. While Zen is globally renowned and recognised, there are few places in Japan where you can have the best Zen experience with English tour guide support. This temple is not open to the general public, and you can enjoy hidden atmosphere of the temple and authentic zen experience.
Enjoy a private Zen…

Location
Kodaiji Park
The tour guide is waiting in front of the toilet in the park. Around the meeting location, you can feel the vibes of old temple built in 1606, and the tour guide is guiding you to the temple where the tour is held. On the way, you learn the history of the area.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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980sethr
Sep 3, 2025
Amazing time and learning experience - Had a amazing time learning and experiencing the tea ceremony and the meditation. Soma was an excellent host and provided great information. Walking around the private garden was an added bonus
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Johannalaural
Aug 19, 2025
Meditation in hidden temple - An amazing and special experience, away from the crowds. The meditation session was very well guided!😊 It was well organized and not rushed. At first got to taste the special matcha tea:)) and cracker. Then we learned the basics and the session began, afterwards felt very relaxed! Thank you so much!!✨
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Ariannacu6984ca
Aug 19, 2025
So beautiful - Very relaxing and interesting experience to do! We enjoyed and loved the atmosphere and the people. Regards from Italy :)
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Tommasodero
Aug 19, 2025
Beautiful. - Really interesting, great experience if you want to try Zen mediation with a kind and very nice monk!!
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Coargento
Aug 17, 2025
Highly recommend this zen meditation experience - Highly recommend this zen meditation experience - from the tea, to the meditation, the discussions with the monk and walk in the garden. Good for anyone searching for an intimate, calming experience in Kyoto. Good for beginners.
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747maruf
Jun 27, 2025
Pleasant and fruitful experience. - It was a very pleasant and fruitful experience. The guide who received us was very friendly and attentive to our needs. His translation helped us understand the guidelines given to us by the monk, who guided meditation. The beautiful zen garden and the enclosure for meditation very suitable and cute.
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747maruf
Jun 4, 2025
A fertile and profound experience. - Today we had the experience of a meditation in a monastery with a Buddhist monk in Kyoto, Japan. It was a very beautiful and profound experience. The translator and the Zen master explained verry well how to do it. The monastery and its gardens were very beautiful. A verry special time. Thanks to Satoru and the Máster.
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Sam_w
May 31, 2025
Lovely and accessible meditation experience - This was an authentic and educational experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. It was a great introduction to meditation and/or reminder of how important a meditation practice is!
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Jaysf
May 17, 2025
Unique experience - On off the beaten track very good tour guide the monk was very welcoming and instructive A wonderful small temple and garden if you have the time this is well worth the time
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Rubyml
May 1, 2025
Learn to Breath - This was a wonderful experience. Soma, our guide, was knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. The temple and garden are beautiful.
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From $102
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).