Experience Zen!

※Please note that all experiences are for private groups of 10 or more people and advance reservation is required.

Experience Zen

Established in 1404, Taizo-in Zen Buddhist Temple is one of the 46 sub-temples situated in Japan’s largest Zen Buddhist monastery, Myoshinji Temple, and it has remained as one of the few sub-temples that are open to the public all year round. The follosing is the list of the Zen cultural activities available at Taizo-in.

English Programs

available for private groups of 10 or more (reservation required by 1week before)

Required timeFee
(tax incl)
Minimum number of peopleRemarks
Temple guided tour30 minutes¥2,000Groups of 10 or more
Zen meditation90 minutes¥5,000Groups of 10 or moreIncludes temple guided tour
Japanese tea experience60 minutes¥3,500Groups of 10 or moreIncludes temple guided tour
Vegetarian lunch90 minutes¥7,200-Groups of 10 or moreIncludes temple guided tour
(Updated September 2023)

Menu combinations other than the above are also possible. Please contact us for more information. Example: Zen meditation + Temple guided tour + Vegetarian lunch = ¥10,200

* A deposit fee for 10 people is required one week in advance, or the reservation is cancelled.
** April,May,June,October,November are generally busy.
*** There is only one bilingual monk in our temple. Although it is very rare, when a sudden funeral occurs, we will not be able to accept your request just before the appointed date. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate it if you could apply after understanding these circumstances.

Cancellation policy

Programs except for vegetarian lunch

7 days to 2 days before30%
The day before50%
On the day100%

Programs including vegetarian lunch

7 days to 4 days before30%
3 days to 1 day before50%
On the day100%

Experience

_Zazen (Zen Meditation) & Temple Guided Tour

Zen priest guides you to practice Zen meditation by providing a lecture on the significance of Zen Buddhism as part of the Japanese culture. Beginners welcome!

  • Advance reservation required
  • Minimum 10 people/maximum 80 people
  • Available anytime between 8AM to 5PM

_Japanese Tea Experience & Temple Guided Tour

Learn about the Japanese traditions and culture through a casual Japanese tea session with Zen priest.

  • Available anytime between 9:30AM to 4:30PM
  • Advance reservation required
  • Minimum 10 people/maximum 30 people

*For individual visitors, we offer Japanese tea with our original confectionary at tea house. Please order at gift shop individually inside Japanese pond garden.

_Vegetarian Lunch & Temple Guided Tour

Catered by one and only Michelin-starred Zen Buddhist cuisine restaurant in Kyoto, Ajiro, we offer 100% vegan lunch.

  • Advance reservation required
  • Minimum 10 people/maximum 30 people

*Chef can arrange your meal within your budget. If you have any special food requests (allergies, etc.) please inform us in advance.

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Reservation

To make a reservation, please fill in the inquiry form at [contact] and send us your reservation request. Please note that we only accept a reservation request from private groups of 10 or more at the moment.

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