Zen meditation experience guided by monks from Tanakaji Temple in English、English-speaking local guide (non-native speaker)、Kagurazaka city walking tour (other transportation methods can be arranged for an additional fee)、Flexible travel plans in English、Photography services using single-lens cameras、Rental power bank, mobile phone WiFi、AI translator、Trash bags provided

Add-on items (to be paid on-site)

Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 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.

・We cannot provide refunds even if you are unable to participate in the experience tour due to late arrival at the meeting time. Please strictly abide by the gathering time.；・Regardless of good or bad weather conditions, this itinerary will proceed as usual.；・If you have allergies, please inform the tour guide one day before departure.；・The itinerary may be changed depending on circumstances.；・Picture descriptions are for reference only.；・We will contact you within 5 days after making an appointment. Please tell us a little bit about what you want from this trip. Our staff will plan the itinerary accordingly.；・If necessary, we can also introduce you to delicious restaurants that only locals know.；・When viewing cherry blossoms, we will take you to the place where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, so you may need to go to a place a little farther from Kagurazaka.

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Zazen meditation experience and Kagurazaka walk guided by a monk in English

Name: Zazen meditation experience and Kagurazaka walk guided by a monk in English
SKU: 162243

Japan-Kanto , Tokyo , Shinjuku

Booking confirmed within 5 working day(s)

Duration:4 hour(s)

Guided language: English / 日本語

Free cancellation 8 day(s) prior to experience date

Please present the e-voucher on-site

This tour is a private tour and will not be conducted with other groups.
We are a registered travel agency, so we provide itineraries that women traveling alone can safely join. Your tour guide will ensure you have a comfortable and safe travel experience.
A zazen experience offered by the Soto sect Zen temple "Tanaka-ji" with a history of about 400 years.
Tanakaji Temple is very close to our company's location, and the monks can directly guide you in English, allowing you to experience zazen without the need for an interpreter.
The monks will directly teach you how to meditate, so even beginners can participate with confidence.
During the plum and cherry blossom viewing seasons, we will take you to secret cherry blossom viewing spots to enjoy the blossoms with a local guide. This special tour is only available during the flower viewing season.

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

Product Info

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About 4 hours (zazen experience: about 1.5 hours, walking tour: about 2.5 hours)
Meeting time: 16:00
Dismissal time: 20:00
We will take a walk around Kagurazaka before experiencing zazen.

・Tanaka-ji Temple was founded in 1628 and is a Soto Zen temple with a long history.
Named by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the temple has been famous as a place for zazen meditation since 1640.

・The connection with the Soto Sect's main temple "Eiheiji Temple". The former abbot of this temple was the abbot of Eiheiji Temple. It is a temple that conveys the essence of zazen.

・Monks teach zazen in English, which will be a particularly valuable experience for foreign tourists.

・You can also experience chair zazen.
People who cannot sit cross-legged, people with walking difficulties, or children can experience "chair meditation". If you require "chair meditation", please let us know in advance.

- Kagurazaka is the most recommended spot by Shinjuku City residents to friends, acquaintances, foreign tourists, and other visitors from outside Shinjuku City.
In Shinjuku City’s ranking, Kagurazaka’s ① cultural heritage and temples and shrines (4th), ② culture, arts, and entertainment facilities (5th), 3. business, restaurants, and entertainment facilities (2nd), 4. Historical and modern architecture (4th place), ⑤ nature, parks, and urban landscapes (2nd place), 6. festivals and events (1st place), all ranked in the top 5 in these 6 categories (Source: "Shinjuku City's Charisma Research").

・Kagurazaka is a charming area with various cultural features such as samurai-machi, monzen-machi, flower streets, and shopping streets.
Kagurazaka was built in the early 1600s as a road connecting Tadakatsu Sakai's mansion to Ushigome Gate in Edo Castle. "Elder" is an official position that assists the shogun, and is the highest official position in the Edo shogunate. Since then, Kagurazaka has developed into a temple town centered on Bishamonten (Zenkoji Temple) and Akagi Shrine, and also prospered as a flower street. During the Meiji period, the area was transformed into a town for ordinary citizens after the disappearance of Buka Town. It survived the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and became known as "Yamanote Ginza", becoming one of Tokyo's main downtown areas. In 1952, the Tokyo French-Japanese Institute (now the Tokyo French Institute) was established, and due to the influence of French culture, the area is also known as Japan's "Montmartre". Based on the above, Kagurazaka is a unique city that skillfully combines traditional and modern culture.

・During the plum blossom and cherry blossom viewing seasons, we will take you to secret cherry blossom viewing spots to enjoy the blossoms with a local guide. This special tour is only available during the flower viewing season.

【Charging options】
・Rental outdoor clothing (Patagonia brand)
We can provide you with outdoor clothing rentals suitable for walking. Especially recommended for business travelers who don't want to wear a suit and want to be able to move around comfortably.
・Rental work clothes "Job clothes" are work clothes traditionally worn in Japanese Zen temples. With its calm, earthy colors and easy-to-move design, it's perfect for zazen experiences and walking around traditional towns like Kagurazaka.

Clothing rentals with paid options can be booked on this page, and work clothes rentals can be booked on this page.

【Free option】
・Use the photography service of a single-lens camera to capture the beautiful moments during your trip. You can also use your smartphone or camera to take pictures.
・Rental power bank and mobile phone Wi-Fi
No need to worry about dead batteries or unstable communication.
・AI translator tour guide will carry POCKETALK (AI translator) to support conversation. The machine supports 85 languages, enabling multilingual communication.
・Trash bags provided**
The tour guide will provide trash bags. Don't worry about finding the trash can.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 4 hour(s)

1 Day

About 4 hours (zazen experience: about 1.5 hours, walking tour: about 2.5 hours) Meeting time: 16:00 Dismissal time: 20:00 We will take a walk around Kagurazaka before experiencing zazen.
[Example of demonstration route] Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Kagurazaka (T05) Station Exit 1b (Gathering)
Yai Noh Theater (only available during the period)
TOKYO AKOMEYA in la kagū
Akagi Shrine
Bishamonten (Zenkokuji Temple)
Cobblestone alleys (Cobblestone alleys such as Hyogo Yokocho)
Chikudo Hachiman Shrine
Eat while walking(*)
Ushigome Gate (Ushigome attached)
"Tanakaji" Zen Zen Experience
Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Edogawabashi (Y12) Station (disbanded)
(*) Eat while walking (you can taste various desserts such as Japanese confectionery, donuts, tofu desserts, milkyaki, etc., as well as butcher shop snacks such as croquettes, minced meat croquettes, etc., which can only be found in Delicious food that can only be tasted in Kagurazaka). But please note that fees will be calculated separately. In addition, we will take tourists to hidden spots in Kagurazaka that only locals know.

Purchase Notice

[Items to bring/clothing]

Please wear clothing and shoes that are comfortable and easy to move around.

Clothing rental services are also available (fees apply). Work clothes are especially recommended.

Jeans are not suitable for zazen. Please wear loose-fitting clothing and no skirts.

Clothing rental services are also available (fees apply). Work clothes are especially recommended.

Includes/Excludes

Zen meditation experience guided by monks from Tanakaji Temple in English
English-speaking local guide (non-native speaker)
Kagurazaka city walking tour (other transportation methods can be arranged for an additional fee)
Flexible travel plans in English
Photography services using single-lens cameras
Rental power bank, mobile phone WiFi
AI translator
Trash bags provided

Add-on items (to be paid on-site)

Eligible Users

Reminders

・We cannot provide refunds even if you are unable to participate in the experience tour due to late arrival at the meeting time. Please strictly abide by the gathering time.
・Regardless of good or bad weather conditions, this itinerary will proceed as usual.
・If you have allergies, please inform the tour guide one day before departure.
・The itinerary may be changed depending on circumstances.
・Picture descriptions are for reference only.
・We will contact you within 5 days after making an appointment. Please tell us a little bit about what you want from this trip. Our staff will plan the itinerary accordingly.
・If necessary, we can also introduce you to delicious restaurants that only locals know.
・When viewing cherry blossoms, we will take you to the place where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, so you may need to go to a place a little farther from Kagurazaka.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Meeting Point

Location Name: Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Kagurazaka (T05) Station Exit 1b (Aboveground)

Address: 〒162-0805 Yarai-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

How to Get There

Please inquire if you need hotel pick-up.

Experience Location

Location Name: Kamirazaka Station

Address: Japan, 〒162-0805 Yarai-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 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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