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[Kyoto, Ukyo Ward] A short training session at a temple! Achieve your wishes and reflect on yourself with the "Goma Prayer Experience"
[Kyoto, Ukyo Ward] A short training session at a temple! Achieve your wishes and reflect on yourself with the "Goma Prayer Experience"
[Kyoto, Ukyo Ward] A short training session at a temple! Achieve your wishes and reflect on yourself with the "Goma Prayer Experience"
[Kyoto, Ukyo Ward] A short training session at a temple! Achieve your wishes and reflect on yourself with the "Goma Prayer Experience"
[Kyoto, Ukyo Ward] A short training session at a temple! Achieve your wishes and reflect on yourself with the "Goma Prayer Experience"

[Kyoto, Ukyo Ward] A short training session at a temple! Achieve your wishes and reflect on yourself with the "Goma Prayer Experience"

Japan-Kansai , Kyoto , Arashiyama , Sagano , Takao , Kyoto City
Booking confirmed within 1 working day(s)
Duration:2 hour(s)
Guided language: English / 日本語 / 한국어 / ไทย / 中文
Free cancellation 8 day(s) prior to experience date
  • Experience a full-scale goma ritual
  • Flow of the day
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Cultural Experiences

Activity timeMorning, Afternoon
LocationIndoor
Activity levelBeginner
Minimum participant requirement1 traveler
Cultural experience typeTraditional culture experience

Product Info

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  • Kinkasan Hosenji Temple offers the opportunity to experience goma fire for those who wish to pray for the fulfillment of their wishes, those who wish to reexamine themselves through goma fire, and those who wish to experience the changes in their feelings that come from practicing the ritual.
  • Experience a full-scale goma ritual
  • The session begins with an explanation of goma and how to pray, followed by a Shingon Esoteric Buddhist ritual to welcome Acala. The goma wood is lit, and the practitioner ascends to the barrier, sits in front of the blazing fire, and then you will experience the goma ritual of praying. Please plan for approximately two hours.
  • Flow of the day
  • Explanation: Explanation about the Goma prayer experience (approximately 10 minutes) Preparation: Write your wish on a Goma stick and change into a priest's robe (approximately 15 minutes) Serving: Acala mantra, Heart Sutra (approximately 10 minutes) Practice: Mantra and Heart Sutra (approximately 15 minutes) Break (approximately 10 minutes) Goma prayer (approximately 30 minutes) *May vary depending on the number of people End

Learn about Goma Prayer

Learn about Goma Prayer

sitting in front of the fire

sitting in front of the fire

Enjoy the scenery of the four seasons

Enjoy the scenery of the four seasons

Purchase Notice

Regarding cancellation of the event:

  • Please note that in the event that the tour is cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances, we will not be able to compensate for travel expenses to the tour site or other costs.

remarks:

  • Please let us know your preferred time when applying. First choice: Second choice: Third choice:

Includes/Excludes

  • Experience fee
  • A separate fee for goma sticks is required (write your wish on them and burn them in the goma fire. Please pay in cash for the number of sticks you wish to burn on the day.)

Reminders

  • Participant age: 15 to 100 years old

  • What to wear and what to bring: You can wear everyday clothes, but since we will be handling fire, please wear clothes that you don't mind getting burned. (Sparks will fly.) ...

  • Rental equipment: Dogi (free)

  • Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: 15 Higashidan, Shimokumadacho, Keihoku, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City

Address: 15 Higashidan, Shimokumadacho, Keihoku, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City
How to Get There
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM *Please let us know your preferred time when registering. Meeting Location: Kinkasan Hosenji Temple, Kyoto

Experience Location

Location Name: 15 Higashidan, Shimokumadacho, Keihoku, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City

Address: 15 Higashidan, Shimokumadacho, Keihoku, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City
How to Get There
・By car: Approximately 1 hour from Kyoto Station ・By train: From JR Bus Stop 3 at Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit Bus Terminal, take the West Japan JR Bus bound for Takao, Toganoo, or Shuzan via Ritsumeikan University. Get off at the last stop, Shuzan. Take the Keihoku Furusato Bus Utsu Line. Get off at Minamimachi, or take a 5-minute taxi ride from Shuzan.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–7 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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