Immerse yourself in tranquility with our Kyoto Zen Meditation and Garden Tour, where you'll practice zazen meditation, explore a serene Zen garden, and savor a traditional Sho-jin meal at a historic temple.

Food and drinks

Lunch
Zazen Meditation Experience (1hour)
Entrance fee of all venues we will visit
Shojin traditional meal (Dashi-fish broth is used for some dishes, a bit of dairy for a dish)
4.5 hrs with a local guide
Photos during a tour

Tour Highlights

Practice zazen meditation at a renowned Kyoto Zen temple
Explore the minimalist beauty of a Zen garden
Enjoy a traditional Sho-jin vegan meal in a historic setting
Learn from an experienced, English-speaking local guide
Receive photos of your tour experience via email
Benefit from a small group setting for a personalized experience

Essentials to Know Before Booking

Tour is suitable for individuals 12 years and older.
If your tour starts at 10:45, plan to have lunch at 14:15; eat well beforehand.
Tours start on time to respect all attendees.
No entry, refunds, or rescheduling for latecomers.
Silence is required during zazen to maintain a meditative environment.
Free booking changes are allowed up to 24 hours before the tour, based on availability.

Meet directly at this location to join the tour

Tofukuji Station, 12 Chome Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

The booking is non-refundable if you cancel within 1 day of the start time.

From $93

/person

Adults

Ages 12-100

Reviews

Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with traditional Sho-jin lunch

330 reviews

1/1

Amazing meditation experience

A very much recommended experience if you are interested. The tour guide (Yutaka) gave a very nice introduction to meditation and descriptions of the temples that we visited. If you can, try it!

Matteo M

October 26, 2025

Great tour!

Had a great experience with understanding meditation through a Buddhist perspective. Yataka taught us a lot of history throughout the tour, and shared great conversations. Highly recommend this tour with Yataka.

Grant K

October 25, 2025

Matteo M

October 26, 2025

Amazing meditation experience

A very much recommended experience if you are interested. The tour guide (Yutaka) gave a very nice introduction to meditation and descriptions of the temples that we visited. If you can, try it!

Grant K

October 25, 2025

Great tour!

From $93

/person

Adults

Ages 12-100

Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with traditional Sho-jin lunch

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