Méditation zen et café de spécialité dans un Machiya traditionnel de Kyoto

Had a lovely private experience! Great conversation, history and insight into meditation, coffee and Kyoto. Would 100% recommend especially to break up the normal tourism of Japan traveling!

Tomo was so nice, gracious and and excellent teacher. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone even remotely interested in meditation. The coffee was also excellent and Tomo gave us excellent recommmendations for some other places to visit . 5 stars all around for this experience .

It was a really nice experience. We practiced a couple of meditations and learned important tips to keep doing practicing on my own. Really recommended, especially if you are interested in meditation and you want to have a break during your stay in Kyoto. Really nice coffee as well.

Thank you so much! It was really helpful and I felt so calm. He teaches how to breath and it´s one the most important things during the meditation. I felt very welcoming.

It was a pleasant, accessible meditation exercise guided by the extremely likeable Zen master. First, there is an introduction, followed by a 20-minute meditation. Afterwards, you have a short debriefing over a delicious cup of coffee.

Guided approach to meditation with an expert, followed by delicious coffee. I will do it again without hesitation!

Zen Kyoto coffee shop was the most unique and wholesome experience we had during our trip in Japan. We wanted to go somewhere calming and peaceful on New Year’s Eve day. While a coffee shop usually, Tomo also had an offering on Viator for a meditation and coffee session, which we thoroughly enjoyed and made a welcome difference from the hustle and bustle of normal life. We met another traveller, drank the most amazing hand roasted coffee, and got to learn about Zen buddhism through conversations with host Tomo. If you are in Kyoto, I want to go somewhere different and not too touristy, Zen coffee will be the perfect sanctuary. We also bought back Tomo’s coffee beans!

solo female traveller here - wanting something different/new? do this!! it’s the perfect start to your morning. Uyesugi is so calm, informative and knowledgeable. He will guide you through zen meditation and then make you an amazing single-origin coffee (he roasts his own beans!!!) Thank you for this experience, sharing your passion and journey with me. His art is also amazing.

We had a great and peaceful time during our visit to Kyoto. We recommend it to those who want to have a unique experience away from the tourist attractions and have a conversation with a Japanese host who speaks fluent English.

Had a fantastic experience at a gorgeous coffee spot well hidden away from the bustle of busy streets. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, he ensured myself and my partner were able to fully understand and partake in forms of zen/meditation as beginners. Highly recommend for a taste of peace and mindfulness, plus great conversation and coffee!