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Discover meditation without trying to meditate.
In a quiet traditional tatami room, simply lie down, close your eyes, and experience a private 60-minute Japanese Sound Bath. There is no posture to maintain, no breathing technique to follow, and no need to control your thoughts.
Rare Japanese instruments create layers of resonance and subtle vibrations around and through the body. As the body begins to relax, attention can naturally settle and the mind may become quieter.
This is a different approach to meditation—less about concentration and more about listening with your whole body.
Completely private, with no other guests, the experience offers a quiet pause from Kyoto’s busy streets and a chance to experience Japanese sensitivity to sound, silence, and space.
Highlights
• Private lying-down meditation for deep relaxation in a traditional tatami room
• 60-minute Japanese Sound Bath using rare Japanese instruments
• Experience sound and subtle vibrations through the whole body
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The venue is conveniently located just a 4-minute walk from JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station. It is also about a 20-minute walk from Kyoto Station.
What to expect
Step away from Kyoto’s busy streets and enter a quiet traditional tatami room. After a short introduction, lie down comfortably, close your eyes, and simply listen.
There is nothing to learn and nothing you need to achieve.
—Let Sound Guide Your Attention
During the 60-minute Sound Bath, rare Japanese instruments create layers of resonance around you. Some are also gently placed on or near the body, allowing you to experience their subtle vibrations physically.
Rather than trying to stop your thoughts or concentrate, let the sound hold your attention. As the body relaxes, the mind often begins to settle naturally.
—From Sound Into Stillness
This is meditation without forcing yourself to meditate. Simply listen with your whole body and allow sound to lead you toward stillness.
—Experience the Instruments Yourself
After the session, you can experience the Japanese instruments up close.
—Duration
• Sound Bath: approximately 60 minutes
• Total visit: approximately 90 minutes
Many guests arrive expecting a sound bath. They leave remembering a feeling.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private Experience: To ensure a completely private session, no other guests will be added to your time slot once a booking is confirmed.
- Depending on room availability, we can accommodate up to 4 guests. Select your date and group size to check availability.
- The 4-guest option is unavailable from mid-November through March 31.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private Experience: To ensure a completely private session, no other guests will be added to your time slot once a booking is confirmed.
- Depending on room availability, we can accommodate up to 4 guests. Select your date and group size to check availability.
- The 4-guest option is unavailable from mid-November through March 31.
- The sound bath itself lasts 60 minutes. Please allow approximately 90 minutes in total, including the welcome, introduction, and closing.
- What to Bring: No special preparation or items are required. Please feel free to come as you are.
- Custom start times may be available upon request. Please feel free to contact us if you need a different time.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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