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Zen Meditation & Specialty Coffee in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya
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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in:
Japanese
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Offered languages
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- Japanese
- English
・Authentic Zen meditation guided by a Rinzai-trained host
・ ☕ Freshly roasted Indonesian specialty coffee
・ Peaceful traditional Kyoto machiya & small group (max 4 guests)
What's Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Located at the end of the path behind the parking lot, visible from Kamigoryo Street. Please walk straight toward the back.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Experience a peaceful moment with a guided Zen meditation inside a traditional machiya-style café in Kyoto.
Led by a host who has practiced Zen meditation at a Rinzai temple in Kyoto for over three years, this beginner-friendly session offers an authentic and accessible introduction to Japanese Zen in a modern setting.
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What to Expect:
• Brief Introduction to Zen (in English or Japanese)
• 10 minutes of mantra chanting (vocal meditation)
• Another 10 minutes of silent seated meditation (zazen)
• A casual conversation over a cup of freshly brewed, single-origin specialty coffee
Led by a host who has practiced Zen meditation at a Rinzai temple in Kyoto for over three years, this beginner-friendly session offers an authentic and accessible introduction to Japanese Zen in a modern setting.
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What to Expect:
• Brief Introduction to Zen (in English or Japanese)
• 10 minutes of mantra chanting (vocal meditation)
• Another 10 minutes of silent seated meditation (zazen)
• A casual conversation over a cup of freshly brewed, single-origin specialty coffee
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Zen Coffee Kyoto
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- 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.
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