Japanese Zen Experience to Calm Your Mind
At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $194 / person
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Hyaku Kannon Meiji Temple
- Meeting point
- We will pick you up at the meeting place.A staff member will be waiting for you at the meeting place.
Description
For those who feel that a simple temple tour is not enough. This activity is not “sightseeing” but "experience. You will experience a day in the life of a monk, including changing clothes, cleaning, sutra copying, gomagyo, zazen, vegetarian cooking, and more... It is like turning on the switch to a “life in training mode,” and you will experience an extraordinary experience. Moreover, the “Goma Gyogyo” in which fire dances in the silence and the time spent facing oneself through sutra chanting are such profound “self resetting” experiences that they cannot be posted on SNS. Interpreters will be provided, so you don't need to speak anything but English. This is a chance to dive into authentic Buddhist culture in its entirety! This is a limited number of participants and a very popular experience, so reserve your spot now!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 48 times a day, 12:00 AM–11:30 PM
- Season
- Starts Jul 30, 2027
- Adult (ages 15–60)
- $194
- Senior (ages 61–80)
- $194
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 18.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Snacks
Lunch
Not included
Public transportation
How it compares in Tokyo
- Starting price $194 is 20% above the typical $162 for tours of similar length in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,176 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Japanese Zen Experience to Calm Your Mind take?
Japanese Zen Experience to Calm Your Mind lasts about 5 hours.
How much does Japanese Zen Experience to Calm Your Mind cost?
Prices start at $194 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Japanese Zen Experience to Calm Your Mind run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 48 departures a day between 12:00 AM and 11:30 PM.
Can I cancel Japanese Zen Experience to Calm Your Mind for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will pick you up at the meeting place. A staff member will be waiting for you at the meeting place. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Japanese Zen Experience to Calm Your Mind offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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