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Zen Meditation & Coffee Experience in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya
(16) Reviews
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Start your day with tranquility at a traditional machiya café in Kyoto, where guided Zen meditation unfolds in a serene atmosphere. Under the guidance of a host trained in a Rinzai Zen Temple, this session provides an authentic introduction to Zen practices. Engage in mantra chanting, followed by a focused 20-minute zazen meditation, and wind down with casual conversations over a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Perfect for beginners, this intimate experience is limited to just four participants, ensuring personalized attention and a peaceful setting.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
ZEN COFFEE KYOTO
Located at the end of the path behind the parking lot, visible from Kamigoryo Street. Please walk straight toward the back.
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience a peaceful moment with a guided Zen meditation inside a traditional machiya-style café in Kyoto. Led by a host who has practiced Zen meditation at a Rinzai temple in Kyoto for over three years, this beginner-friendly session offers an authentic and accessible introduction to Japanese Zen in a modern setting.
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What to Expect: • Brief Introduction to Zen (in English or Japanese) • 10 minutes of mantra chanting (vocal meditation) • Another 10 minutes of silent seated meditation (zazen) • A casual conversation over a cup of freshly brewed, single-origin specialty coffee
Zen Meditation & Coffee Experience in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya
(16) Reviews
About
Start your day with tranquility at a traditional machiya café in Kyoto, where guided Zen meditation unfolds in a serene atmosphere. Under the guidance of a host trained in a Rinzai Zen Temple, this session provides an authentic introduction to Zen practices. Engage in mantra chanting, followed by a focused 20-minute zazen meditation, and wind down with casual conversations over a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Perfect for beginners, this intimate experience is limited to just four participants, ensuring personalized attention and a peaceful setting.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
ZEN COFFEE KYOTO
Located at the end of the path behind the parking lot, visible from Kamigoryo Street. Please walk straight toward the back.
