Discover meditation without trying to meditate. In a quiet traditional tatami room, simply lie down, close your eyes, and experience a private 60-minute Japanese Sound Bath. There is no posture to maintain, no breathing technique to follow, and no need to control your thoughts. Rare Japanese instruments create layers of resonance and subtle vibrations around and through the body. As the body begins to relax, attention can naturally settle and the mind may become quieter. This is a different approach to meditation—less about concentration and more about listening with your whole body. Completely private, with no other guests, the experience offers a quiet pause from Kyoto’s busy streets and a chance to experience Japanese sensitivity to sound, silence, and space. Highlights • Private lying-down meditation for deep relaxation in a traditional tatami room • 60-minute Japanese Sound Bath using rare Japanese instruments • Experience sound and subtle vibrations through the whole body
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:02 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 62 of the next 210 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kyoto: Lying-Down Meditation | Private Japanese Sound Bath lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $120 per person for this Kyoto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
It can: 62 of the next 210 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The venue is conveniently located just a 4-minute walk from JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station. It is also about a 20-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in JA, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by SoniQ Ronin / Private Sound Bath in Kyoto.
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Very unique experience- perfect for couples. Sound bowls are placed on your body to resonate. Memorable for both me and my wife- highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure to have you both for the session, and your kind energy made the experience truly special for me as well. I’m so happy to hear that it was a memorable experience for you and your wife.
As an experienced sound healer myself, I was looking for inspiration and relaxation ofcourse, I came across Junichirou’s address. This was the best discovery I could imagine, he is such a great sound master! His English is as outspoken as the journey he takes you with. Profound, delicate, subtle and ever so strong. Thank you so much Junichirou for the sound bath, you relaxed and energized us on through your sound journey, looking forward for a next session when we are in Kyoto! Arigato, Rick and Thom BV
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and insightful review. Please accept my sincere apologies for the delayed response. It was an absolute honor to host a fellow sound healer. Knowing that you found both inspiration and relaxation in my session means the world to me. I truly enjoyed our connection, and I am so grateful that our paths crossed here in Kyoto. I am already looking forward to the day we can meet again!
It was a beautiful experience. Our guide met us at the local family mart so we wouldn’t get lost. You lay on a heated mat, with an eye mask and blanket. He starts by playing next to you. Then he places the bowl on you so you feel the vibrations! You might just fall asleep. He will take a couple pictures and send them to you as a souvenir. It was a truly one of a kind experience! Definitely recommend!
Thank you so much for the detailed review! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the session. To my surprise, a sister of yours came to my session today as well! I was so honored to meet you all. Please come visit again whenever you are back in Japan!
I’ve enjoyed this activity twice now and it is easily the most unique and memorable experience our family has had in Kyoto. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was exceptional—warm, welcoming, and very personal. We were fascinated by the sound bath technique. It was incredible to learn how different sound waves impact the body; the host has a remarkable ability to identify "problem areas" just by the way your body resounds to and absorbs the sound. It is deeply relaxing and scientifically fascinating at the same time. If you are looking for something unique and restorative beyond the usual overcrowded tourist sites, do not miss this!
Simple yet very relaxing experience. The copper bowls gave off wonderful vibrations. They were especially calming when placed on our bodies.
Thank you so much for coming to the session the other day! And thank you for taking the time to write a review. I hope it will be one of good memories of your trip to Japan.
What an amazing experience! Such a unique experience with an amazing teacher! It was relaxing and informative. I would highly recommend this wonderful experience. Do not miss this!
Thank you so much for coming to my session. And thank you for the wonderful review! It makes me so happy. I'll continue to do my best to bring joy to many people!
What an amazing way to relax and unwind. Our guide was kind, proud of his craft, eager to share and for us to learn. I did this with my 16 y.o. son who was reluctant about trying something new but he also really enjoyed it!
Thank you for coming with your son! It would be my honor if this became a wonderful memory of your trip to Japan.
Junichiro provides an amazing sound bath experience! He’s very talented and professional. He was very good at keeping me up to date about our upcoming session and had booked a lovely traditional Japanese room for us overlooking a botanical garden. The location really added to the experience. The sound bath was the best one I’ve ever experienced before. It was very relaxing. After the sound bath junichiro showed me how the bowls work which was very interesting and fun. As a solo female traveller I am always vary about my safety when booking private activities such as this, but junichiro made me feel completely at ease and safe during our session. I highly recommend booking a session with him if you’re in Kyoto!
Thank you so much for choosing my session from so many activities available. I'm truly happy that you experienced it. I hope it becomes a wonderful memory of your trip to Japan!
First and foremost junchiro put us at ease immediately as we weren’t sure what to expect. Clearly he is passionate and knowledgeable about his art and eager to share it. Relaxing, spiritual, healing, the beautiful sounds he creates are magical. It was a great way to start our day and the feeling and memory continues for more than that piece of time in the studio. Thank you Junchiro, you have a real gift and have shared a real gift!
Thank you for coming to my session the other day. It was a great pleasure meeting you both. I also truly appreciate your excellent feedback. It would be our greatest joy if our session becomes a memorable part of your trip to Japan!
This was amazing. I'd never done a sound bath before and didn't know what to expect. All I knew was it was supposed to be calming. However, when it was over, not only was I calm, but I was clear-headed and alert, too! Junchiro was so nice and explained everything so well.
Thank you for your rating! I hope it was a good experience for you. Please come to Japan again to enjoy the autumn leaves.
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