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Find Peace of Mind and Spirit at Saisho-ji Temple
Begin your experience by offering a coin and practicing seated meditation to quiet your thoughts. Then, express your gratitude to the Buddha through a traditional burning of incense.
The highlight of the experience is shakyo—the meditative practice of hand-copying Buddhist scripture. Refresh yourself with a cup of Japanese green tea as you slowly and mindfully trace each character with a brush, embracing a moment of inner tranquility.
To complete the ritual, gently pass your calligraphy sheet through incense smoke— purifying the writing and symbolizing a step closer to the world of Buddha.
Finally, capture the memory of the experience with a polaroid photo (cheki) and a traditional temple stamp (goshuin) to take with you as a spiritual souvenir of your journey!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet in front of Saisho-ji Temple. You will see a sign that says “Calligraphy Experience.” The temple is located near the intersection of Nagohori and Yotsubashi, just off the main road. Please use Google Maps if you are still not certain.
What to expect
Calm your mind with a coin offering and seated Zen meditation, followed by offering a burning of incense to express gratitude to the Buddha. In the main activity, you'll experience traditional shakyo (writing of Buddhist scripture). Take your time writing each character with mindfulness, enjoying the quiet and meditative atmosphere. To finish, gently pass your calligraphy sheet through the aroma of incense— purifying the writing and symbolizing a deeper step into the world of Buddhism. Before you leave, capture the memory with a polaroid photo (cheki) and receive a traditional temple stamp (goshuin) to commemorate your journey!
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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