Experience fee, accommodation, dinner and breakfast, consumption tax

Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 4 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply；For cancellations made 2 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Participant age: 12 to 100 years old；What to wear and bring: Please wear casual clothes. It can get cold in winter, so we recommend wearing warm clothes.；Rental equipment: None；Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (experience time 2 hours)；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Eiheiji Temple, Fukui] Participate in the "morning service" at Eiheiji Temple, where many monks perform before sunrise, as well as memorial services! Includes one night stay and two meals.

Name: [Eiheiji Temple, Fukui] Participate in the "morning service" at Eiheiji Temple, where many monks perform before sunrise, as well as memorial services! Includes one night stay and two meals.
SKU: 567725

Japan-Eiheiji Town , Eiheiji Temple , Fukui

Booking confirmed within 1 working day(s)

Duration:1 day(s)

Guided language: English / 日本語 / 한국어 / ไทย / 中文

Free cancellation 8 day(s) prior to experience date

◆Morning service and memorial service
◆Zazen experience

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Cultural Experiences

Activity time	Morning, Afternoon
Location	Indoor
Activity level	Beginner
Cuisine type	Japanese cuisine
Rental duration	Multi-day
Minimum participant requirement	1 traveler

Product Info

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This plan includes accommodation and activities. Eiheiji Shinzen no Yado Hakujukan offers the comfortable facilities and services of a traditional Japanese inn, where you can experience the world of Zen through zazen meditation like at a temple lodging and authentic vegetarian cuisine. (It gets cold in winter, so we recommend wearing warm clothing.) After the experience, you can relax in the large public bath. At the restaurant, you can savor the elaborate vegetarian cuisine and fine Echizen sake. Eiheiji Shinzen no Yado Hakujukan is an inn where you can experience Zen, Echizen hospitality, and find peace of mind. Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00
◆Morning service and memorial service
In the lecture hall called the Hatto, you will be present at a sutra reading session with around 100 monks as part of your training, reciting sutras and offering incense together. After the session, you will be guided by a Zen concierge through the quiet grounds before the gates open. Meeting time: 4:40 / Start time: 5:10
◆Zazen experience
The event will be held at Eiheiji Temple from 3:30 PM. Guests staying at Hakujukan can experience zazen for free. However, the event may be cancelled due to events.

Entrance to the Zen hall

bow

Zen meditation experience

zen instruction

Purchase Notice

Please note the following when participating in this course:

Children are welcome to participate, but must be able to remain quiet throughout the experience.

Other important points to note:

■ Dinner: Choose from a shojin ryori (vegetarian) or a washoku (traditional Japanese meal) at the Suisen Restaurant. ○ Shojin Ryori: Enjoy a shojin ryori (vegetarian) meal, prepared by chefs who have undergone extensive training under the supervision of Master Tenza Roshi of Eiheiji Temple, incorporating the spirit of Zen. Enjoy dishes like sesame tofu, fried kurumafu (dried gluten), tofu, handmade tofu, and daikon radish buns. ○ Washoku: A shojin ryori (vegetarian) meal based on the shojin ryori (vegetarian) tradition, featuring Fukui's bountiful seafood and land produce, as well as carefully prepared root vegetables. *Opening hours: 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:00 PM *The above menu is an example. Menus may vary depending on the season and availability. ■ Breakfast: Healthy seasonal porridge, accompanied by small side dishes and side dishes to keep you going. At the Suisen Restaurant, [Opening hours]: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM ■ Large Public Bath: "Kousuikai" (Perfumed Ocean): A spacious bath reminiscent of a sea of perfume stretching out into space. The refreshing open-air bath continues from the indoor bath, and you can hear the sound of the bells of Eiheiji Temple. Immerse yourself in the deep bath and let your thoughts wander to the world of Zen. *Opening hours: 15:00-23:00/6:00-9:00

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Includes/Excludes

Experience fee, accommodation, dinner and breakfast, consumption tax

Reminders

Participant age: 12 to 100 years old
What to wear and bring: Please wear casual clothes. It can get cold in winter, so we recommend wearing warm clothes.
Rental equipment: None
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (experience time 2 hours)
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: 6-1 Shibi, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui Prefecture

Address: 6-1 Shibi, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui Prefecture

How to Get There

・Meeting time: Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of each experience. ・Meeting location: Hakujuseki lobby

Experience Location

Location Name: 6-1 Shibi, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui Prefecture

Address: 6-1 Shibi, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui Prefecture

How to Get There

By car: Approximately 5 km from the Eiheiji Sando IC on the Chubu Longitudinal Expressway. Travel time: Approximately 10 minutes. By train: From Eiheijiguchi Station on the Echizen Railway Katsuyama-Eiheiji Line, transfer to the Keifuku Bus bound for Eiheijimonzen or Eiheiji. Get off at the last stop and walk for 5 minutes. (The bus ride is approximately 13 minutes.) *To transfer from JR Fukui Station to the Echizen Railway, use the East Exit.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 4 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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