Overview
Step into a serene Zen temple and begin a quiet journey into Japanese spiritual culture.
At Eishōji Temple in Kōnan City, you are welcomed as a guest and invited to experience the rhythm of temple life.
Dressed in a traditional monk’s work robe, you begin with a welcoming tea experience and learn about the spirit and etiquette of Sadō.
A guided tour then introduces the temple’s sacred spaces, Buddhist teachings, and the role of Zen in everyday life.
The experience continues with an introduction to Zen-Dō, followed by a guided session of zazen.
Through posture, breath, and silence, you are invited to pause, turn your attention inward, and reconnect with the present moment.
More than a cultural experience, this is an opportunity to step away from the pace of daily life and encounter the quiet practice of Zen.
Inside a Zen Temple: Welcome Tea & Zazen Guided by the Priest
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Location
「JAPAN DŌ WELLNESS at EISHOJI」
46 Nakayashiki, Takaya-cho, Konan-shi, Aichi, 483-8083, Japan
Price
The price covers experience, facility charges, and taxes. Meals, transportation costs are not included.
Schedule
1:00PM PM Meet at the temple
ーChange into a monk's work robe "Samue”.
1:20PM Welcome Drink＜Tea Ceremony＞
ーOverall Program Description
ーKnow about Sa-Dō“茶道”
ーLearning the etiquette for the guest
1:50PM Temple Guided Tour
ーWhat's about buddism?／Ancestor worship among the Japanese
ーA new type of Buddhist statue.
2:20PM Zen-Dō“禅道”～ Initiation Ceremony & Zazen Experience～
ーKnow about Zen-Dō“禅道”(Zen philosophy etc.)
ーImmersive Experience for Beginners to Zen
4:00PM Change clothes
Dress code
Please wear warm inner layers in winter.
At the start of the experience, you will put on the traditional work clothes we prepare over your clothing.
We also prepare tabi socks.
Please let us know your clothing size and foot size when you apply.
Payment
Payment in advance / Credit card JPY only
Booking deadline
Booking must be made at least 7 days before the experience date
Cancellation policy
・From 20 days prior to the experience date: 20% of the total experience fee
・From 14 days prior: 50%
・From 7 days prior: 100%
Cancellation fees are calculated based on the scheduled experience date.
Further remarks
Please let us know in advance if you have prior experience in Sadō.
Due to unavoidable circumstances, programs or workshops are subject to last-minute changes and cancellations.
If you are more than 30 minutes late without prior notice on the day of your appointment, it will be automatically canceled.
In such cases, no refund will be issued.
Select a date &
make a reservation
Please press the button to request your reservation. We will check availability and notify you of the result.
Your reservation is confirmed only after you receive our confirmation notice.