Zen meditation

Zen meditation experiences across Japan on Wabunka are guided by Zen priests who teach you to sit in zazen and explain the practice behind it. Locations include Kyoto, Tokyo and Kamakura. An English-speaking host or interpreter is included.

Wabunka lists 31 Zen meditation experiences across Japan, from ¥15,750 (JPY) per person. Experiences last 60 to 360 minutes, and experiential stays are 1 night.

Zen meditation experiences in Japan

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Zen meditation, Temples & Shrines, Cherry Blossom Season

Zazen Meditation and Goma Fire Ritual Center the Inner Self at the Temple of the Shogunate in Ueno, Tokyo

Tokyo

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80mins

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Zen meditation, Japanese Gardens, Matcha & Tea

Special Temple Tour and Zazen Meditation at Kyoto’s Komyo-in, Called the "Rainbow Moss Temple"

Kyoto

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80mins

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Zen meditation

Private Zazen Meditation Experience at a Zen Temple in Asakusa, with Matcha and Sweets

Tokyo

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110mins

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Temples & Shrines, Zen meditation, Cherry Blossom Season

Private Before & After Hours Access to Myoshin-ji Taizo-in for Special Tour and Zazen Meditation (Matcha Included)

Kyoto

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90mins

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Budo (Martial Arts), Zen meditation, Temples & Shrines

Explore the Connection Between Zen and the Martial Arts with a Meditation Session and Karate Workshop at Engakuji Temple in Kamakura– with Optional Childcare Service

Kamakura

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240mins

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Experiential Stays, Temples & Shrines, Zen meditation

[Experiential Stay] Zenkoji Temple Shukubo Retreat in Nagano: Private Zazen, Morning Buddhist Prayers & Traditional Monastic Cuisine

Nagano/Nakasendo

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1night

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Temples & Shrines, Zen meditation, Japanese Gardens

Private Kyoto Temple Visit With Zazen, Sutra Copying, & Matcha

Kyoto

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110mins

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Zen meditation, Temples & Shrines

Take Part in Zen Meditation at Historic Engakuji Temple in Kamakura – with Optional Childcare Service

Kamakura

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90mins

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Zen meditation, Temples & Shrines, Japanese Gardens

Zen Meditation Experience with Private & Exclusive Access to Kodaiji Gesshin-in Temple, Kyoto

Kyoto

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60mins

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Incense, Temples & Shrines, Zen meditation

Experience Buddhism through Incense and Meditation at the “Yuzu Miso Temple” Seisho-ji, Osaka

Osaka

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120mins

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Temples & Shrines, Zen meditation, Hiking & Cycling

Spiritual Retreat and Forest Pilgrimage at Senkoji Temple in Hida Takayama

Gifu/Hida Takayama

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360mins

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Zen meditation, Traditional Music, Matcha & Tea

Zen Meditation and Shakuhachi on a Noh Stage: Find Inner Balance in Kyoto

Kyoto

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105mins

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Zen meditation

The Zen Worldview and its Ascetic Practices − Zazen and Sutra-copying Written Meditation, under a Monk’s Guidance

Tokyo

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120mins

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Zen meditation, Temples & Shrines, Japanese Gardens

Zen Morning at Uji’s Hozenin Temple with Zazen, Buddhist Teachings, and Herbal Breakfast

Kyoto

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80mins

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Zen meditation, Shojin Cuisine, Cherry Blossom Season

An Evening of Tranquility: Private Zazen and Unique Plant-Based Buddhist Cuisine

Kyoto

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120mins

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Zen meditation, Traditional Music

Zazen Meditation Guided by the Shakuhachi Flute at a Historic Hakone Site, with Tea and Wagashi Sweets

Hakone & Around

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90mins

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Zen meditation, Matcha & Tea, Hiking & Cycling

Reconnect with the Natural World with Zazen Meditation and Tea Crafted from Local Forest Herbs at the Foot of Mt. Fuji

Mt.Fuji & Around

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180mins

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Realign Body and Mind with Zen Kokyu Breathwork and Meditation in a Serene Traditional Teahouse at the Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo & around

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120mins

Frequently asked questions

Where can I try a Zen meditation experience in Japan?

Wabunka lists 31 Zen meditation experiences across Japan, with hosts in Kyoto, Tokyo and Kamakura.

How much does a Zen meditation experience in Japan cost?

Starting prices for Zen meditation experiences across Japan range from ¥15,750 to ¥331,180 (JPY) per person. Prices are per person and include tax. Options, season, and group size can raise the final price.

Can I join a Zen meditation experience in Japan if I don't speak Japanese?

Yes. Every experience on Wabunka includes an English-speaking host or an interpreter in the price.

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