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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviews

Tokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple with Monk

Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple with over 400 year history. This session includes zen, tea ceremony and calligraphy led by a monk. Please wear comfortable pants that are easy to sit in.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Kyoto: Candlelit Tea Ceremony,100-Year-Old Machiya

Enjoy a meditative tea ceremony experience in a 100-year-old tea room in Kyoto, where you can experience tranquility and refinement. Surrounded by authentic tools such as hanging scrolls and tea bowls illuminated by the faint light of Japanese wax candles, you can experience the beauty of a bowl of tea with all five senses. The 100-year-old townhouse is a building that was used by the Obiya for a long time. In that room, we will serve Uji matcha green tea in a tea bowl selected for that day and season. Finally, take home a handmade Japanese wax candle.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

The Art of Mindful Living Tea Ceremony in Kyoto

Relish the beauty of drinking Matcha in a historic setting, then try making some.Kimono rental is not included.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

Practice Zen meditation & Matcha experience

Immerse in Zen culture with authentic meditation, matcha, and a Q&A with a monk.

5 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviews

Forest bathing and onsen with healing power

Walk through forests, visit a historic temple, and soak in a healing onsen.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Kyoto Zen Meditation Experience with temple lunch

Meditate, breathe, and enjoy the peace of a Zen garden with a vegetarian lunch.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Meditate and train at a sacred waterfall

Experience Zen practices and purification of mind and body with a waterfall at Syokoji Temple.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Open Sky Yoga at the Imperial Palace Outer Garden

Unwind with mindful movement and breathwork under the open sky near the Imperial Palace. Gentle body release, alignment-focused Hatha yoga, and breath-led grounding support calm awareness and balance.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviews

Hike and meditate with a Buddhist Monk

Center yourself with a peaceful meditation in a forest.

5 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews

Zen meditation at a temple with monks

Meditation to uncover a true sense of calm. My ancestors sleep in a Zen temple and it let me to talk to a monk and learn about Zen since a kid. Simply hope to unveil Zen buddhism to benefit your life.

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Ground yourself with palace yoga

Meet at the Imperial Palace entrance for guided hatha yoga and reflective breathwork, then take time for gratitude among the peaceful grounds.

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Yoga Retreat with @kj0629

Step into a bilingual hatha session with a sought-after studio instructor, share in a community circle, then settle into extended breathwork and guided savasana.

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Zen yoga at a temple or old house with a professional yoga instructor and a lunch of onigiri made with rice and vegetables grown by natural farmers.

Zen Yoga Experience at a Historic Temple.After that, you will experience making traditional rice balls with rice grown in "natural farming" rice fields that do not use pesticides, fertilizers, or machinery.For lunch, enjoy your own homemade onigiri and fresh vegetables from organic farms.You can experience the authentic flavors of Japan that you can't find on a typical trip.Participation in this activity will be a special and invaluable experience for foreign tourists, who will be joining the cycle of sustainable practices that have been a part of Japan since ancient times.

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Practice yoga and sip coffee in Shimokitazawa

Settle into a calm yoga session at a creative campus in Shimokitazawa, then sip hand-crafted coffee on the terrace and meet a local learning community.

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Practice yoga with cold pressed juice @Alchemy

Rejuvenate with a professional instructor at Alchemy Tokyo’s terrace. Embrace poses for all levels and reward yourself with detoxifying cold- pressed juice and raw chocolate.

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Create your own personalized hot spring home care with a hot spring expert, exploring compatibility with medicinal herbs or cosmetic ingredients

Why not explore your compatibility with medicinal herbs or cosmetic ingredients with our staff, who are also bathing advisors and experts in natural science research?We have prepared a seasonal experience so that you can enjoy the right hot spring treatment for you at home.Please choose your favorite from the three types of experiences.

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Craft custom perfume with an aroma designer

Blend your own unique fragrance with guidance from an AEAJ-certified aroma blend designer, then take it home in a beautiful handmade Egyptian glass perfume bottle.

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A soothing stroll to deeply appreciate the charm of Arashiyama

Experience a special meditation that purifies your mind and body that you can only do here, visiting hidden gems. Enjoy a stroll through the bamboo forest while enjoying the quiet, traditional Japanese houses and the four seasons of Japan.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Mindful Yoga & Breathwork with Misa @Yoyogi Park

Flow through an all-levels Hatha yoga session guided by mindful movement in a relaxed atmosphere. Discover inner stillness through simple poses and breathwork designed for all levels.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Private Zen Meditation & Matcha with Monk in Tokyo

Experience authentic zazen (posture and breathing) under the guidance of a monk at a historic temple in Tokyo.After a short practice, I went to the main sitting meditation.We can also provide security for those who wish.After sitting Zen, you will briefly learn about Zen philosophy and copying sutras, and there will be a question and answer time.Finally, we will quietly arrange matcha and sweets (about 80-90 minutes).