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While learning traditional temple etiquette, you will thoughtfully savor a "Shojin Ryori" meal, appreciating every ingredient.
Following the experience, the monk will personally guide you through the temple, offering a rare and precious opportunity to explore the inner sanctum and its sacred spaces.
During the Zazen (seated meditation) session, you will find a moment of stillness to look inward and reflect on your true self.
Each dish of the "Shojin Ryori" is a special creation, personally prepared by the monk with care and devotion.
The experience takes place at a peaceful temple located just a 10-minute walk from the subway station, offering a quiet escape within the city.
For those who find it difficult to sit cross-legged on the floor, chairs are available to help you focus on your meditation more comfortably.
Following the experience, the monk will personally guide you through the temple, offering a rare and precious opportunity to explore the inner sanctum and its sacred spaces.
Feel free to ask the monk plenty of questions and enjoy a meaningful exchange.
Sapporo Zen Tour: Finding Your True Self Through Meditation
- Location
Sapporo
- Available Period
All year
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
Date
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Person
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2 participants (per participant)
30,000yen
Minimum participants: 2 or more -
3 participants (per participant)
20,000yen
Minimum participants: 3 or more -
4 participants (per participant)
17,000yen
Minimum participants: 4 or more -
5 participants (per participant)
16,000yen
Minimum participants: 5 or more -
6 participants (per participant)
15,000yen
...Available
Reserve now, pay later!
Clicking "Book" will send a request to the guide. If they have availability, you will receive a payment link to confirm your reservation.
Tour Highlights
- Experience a deep sense of serenity in the world of Zen at an accessible temple within Sapporo, tucked away from the city’s hustle and bustle.
- Reflect on your true self under the guidance of a monk. Through the practice of Zen meditation, you will focus on your breathing and posture to clear your mind and find inner peace.
- Savor Shojin Ryori, a traditional meal prepared by monks. Express gratitude for the blessings of nature as you enjoy a temple meal crafted to nurture both body and spirit.
- Accessible Zen with chair-seated options available. If you are uncomfortable sitting on the floor, chairs are provided so everyone can experience meditation in a relaxed and focused manner.
Welcome to a sanctuary nestled in Sapporo. Take a meaningful pause from your busy daily life and travel itinerary to rediscover balance through the practice of Zen.
On this tour, you will be guided by a monk in the art of Zazen (seated meditation) and Shojin Ryori (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine). Whether you are curious about the philosophy of Zen or seeking a quiet moment to reflect on your true self, the monk will be there to guide your spiritual journey. For your comfort, chairs are available for meditation, ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone regardless of experience.
A highlight of this experience is the Shojin Ryori, personally prepared by the monk. This simple yet profound meal serves as a powerful reminder of our deep connection to the blessings of nature and the sanctity of life. This is more than a tour; it is a “Detox & Wellness” journey designed to bring spiritual richness back into your everyday life. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of a Sapporo temple and take home a heart full of peace.
- 2-6 participants
- Private tour
Meeting Location
Kita Nijuyo Jo Station (subway)
What to Bring & Wear
- Comfortable clothes. Please avoid wearing skirts as the experience involves seated meditation.
Overview
- Available Period
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All year
- Duration
~3 hours
- Itinerary
- 12:30- Meet your guide at Kita nijuyo jo (Subway) Station on the Sapporo City Subway line to begin your spiritual journey.
- 12:45~13:15- Arrive at the temple for an opening orientation, where you will learn about temple etiquette and the foundations of Zen.
- 13:15~13:55- Immerse yourself in a Zazen (seated meditation) session to quiet your mind and find inner stillness.
- 14:00~14:20- Savor a “Shojin Ryori” meal, a traditional Buddhist dish that reflects a deep gratitude for the blessings of nature.
- 14:25~14:55- Enjoy conversation with the monk to deepen your understanding of Zen philosophy.
- 15:00~15:20- Explore the temple grounds with a guided tour by the monk, discovering the history and sacred spaces of the sanctuary.
- 15:30- The tour concludes as we return to Kita nijuyo jo (Subway) Station for dismissal.
- Fee
- 2 participants (per participant): 30,000yen
- 3 participants (per participant): 20,000yen
- 4 participants (per participant): 17,000yen
- 5 participants (per participant): 16,000yen
- 6 participants (per participant): 15,000yen
- What's Included
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Experience fees
- English-speaking guide
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- Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Travel Conditions
Length of trip: 1 day
Tour conductor: No accompaniment.
Tour planning and implementation
Hokkaido Takarajima Travel Co., Ltd.
Registered with the Governor of Hokkaido, Travel Agency No. 2-597 / Full member of the All Japan Association of Travel Agents (ANTA)
9F Daito Building, 8-1 Minami 2-jo Higashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0052
Domestic travel business manager: Hayashi Naoki
・The domestic travel business manager is the person responsible for your travel transactions. If you have any questions about the explanation given by the person in charge regarding this travel contract, please feel free to contact the domestic travel business manager listed above by email.
・This product is a packaged travel product of Hokkaido Takarajima Travel Co., Ltd. Please be sure to check the travel business terms and conditions (URL below) before applying.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled after the start of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled on the day of, before the start of the event
- A cancellation fee of 40% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- A cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event
- A cancellation fee of 20% is charged if cancelled 10 days or less before the event
- Location
Sapporo
- Available Period
All year
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
Date
Select
Person
Select
-
2 participants (per participant)
30,000yen
Minimum participants: 2 or more -
3 participants (per participant)
20,000yen
Minimum participants: 3 or more -
4 participants (per participant)
17,000yen
Minimum participants: 4 or more -
5 participants (per participant)
16,000yen
Minimum participants: 5 or more -
6 participants (per participant)
15,000yen
...Available
Reserve now, pay later!
Clicking "Book" will send a request to the guide. If they have availability, you will receive a payment link to confirm your reservation.
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