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100% refund if cancelled 1 day before departure

The tour lasts approximately 4 to 4.5 hours.

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No, this tour is suitable for both beginners and those with meditation experience. The monk will guide you through the process.

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This tour is generally more suited for adults and older children who can engage in meditation.

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No, this tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

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Join this tour and experience Zen by practicing Zazen meditation, relaxing in the Zen garden, and enjoying a Buddhist vegetarian meal for lunch.

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Feel the tranquility of the Zen garden, a dry landscape garden, while listening to your guide&#39;s commentary. Then, experience a 1-hour Zen meditation at one of the five major Zen temples in Kyoto. You&#39;ll get insights into how to practice zazen or Zen meditation from your guide and you&#39;ll receive material to read through.

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In the end, enjoy a traditional Buddhist vegetarian meal historically served by Zen monks at Zen temple.

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Meeting Point:

Meet your guide outside of Tofukuji Station, EXIT 2, next to the Family Mart.［From Kyoto station to Tofukuji station］Please use JR line: You can use both rapid trains and local trains.［From Shijyo keihan to Tofukuji station］Please use Keihan line: You can use sub-express trains, semi express trains and local trains. Please DO NOT USE express trains. 
12 Chome-232 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

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	<li>Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us.</li>
	<li>Experience a peaceful Zen meditation session led by a local monk.</li>
	<li>Explore a traditional Zen garden within a historic temple setting.</li>
	<li>Learn about Zen Buddhist practices and meditation techniques from a knowledgeable guide.</li>
	<li>Discover the tranquil beauty of Japanese Zen gardens, designed for reflection and mindfulness.</li>
	<li>Small group tour for a more personal and intimate experience.</li>
	<li>Zen meditation session led by a monk.</li>
	<li>Guided tour of a traditional Zen garden.</li>
	<li>English-speaking guide.</li>
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Not suitable for:

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	<li>Children under the age of 12 years</li>
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Not allowed:

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	<li>Since other guests will be participating in the zazen experience, private conversations are generally prohibited. During this time, you will be given materials that can be read silently</li>
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Know in advance:

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	<li>If you book the tour starting at 10:45, the lunchtime will be 14:15 (after the meditation experience), so please have enough breakfast or brunch before</li>
	<li>The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.</li>
	<li>Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.</li>
	<li>Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, your tour will start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group</li>
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Remember to bring:

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	<li>Water and a hat to prevent heat stroke as summer in Japan is very hot and humid</li>
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Vouchers on smartphones or tablets are accepted. Printed vouchers are also accepted.

Kyoto Zen Meditation And Garden Tour At A Zen Temple

Meet your guide outside of Tofukuji Station, EXIT 2, next to the Family Mart.［From Kyoto station to Tofukuji station］Please use JR line: You can use both rapid trains and local trains.［From Shijyo keihan to Tofukuji station］Please use Keihan line: You can use sub-express trains, semi express trains and local trains. Please DO NOT USE express trains.

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Experience Zen meditation in a temple in Kyoto. Relax in the Zen garden while listening to your guide's commentary and in the end, enjoy a vegan meal.

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