Zen Meditaition at Kumanokodo Koguchi Seizouji

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy an authentic Zen experience.
You can practice Zazen (seated meditation) under careful guidance at a temple situated on a hill with a beautiful view.
For those unable to sit in the traditional cross-legged posture, we recommend "chair Zazen."

We host this session in the hope of enriching your journey—offering a deeper spiritual experience through meditation—before you tackle the climactic sections of the Kumano Kodo World Heritage route
15:30 – Check-in begins
Served: Matcha green tea and Japanese sweets, followed by a choice of Japanese tea, water, coffee, or black tea.
Around 16:00
Talk on the Kumano Kodo, Zen meditation, and a Dharma message.
16:30 – 17:20 – Zen meditation experience.

Afterwards – Q&A session (time permitting).
While the guiding monk is not fluent in English, he will provide attentive and thorough guidance using a translation device.
We hope you will take this opportunity to experience it for yourself.

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Minakata market
Koguchi Shizennoie

OR
Meeting point

There is an information sign in front of the Koguchi bus stop.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

We offer a Zazen (seated meditation) session designed for Kumano Kodo hikers, allowing for a deeper spiritual experience.
The program includes the following:
Preparation and serving of matcha green tea.
A Dharma talk by the monk regarding the Kumano Kodo and Zazen.
Instruction on Zazen (including instructions for chair-based Zazen).
Zazen practice: two 20-minute sessions (chair-based Zazen is also perfectly acceptable).
Chanting of sutras to pray for safety.
A Q&A session at the end.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Zen Meditation

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Cancellation Policy

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

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