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Saitama Wellness for Takedera Zen Meditation and Hot Spring
Minamimachi
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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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Saitama Prefecture, adjacent to Tokyo, offers a diverse options of experiences that cater to wellness and mindfulness enthusiasts and it's only about an hour away from Tokyo.
This unique offering takes you to Takedera in Hanno City, a distinctive temple where the harmonious blend of Shintoism and Buddhism converges with a vast bamboo forest. While immersing yourself in the tranquility of this spiritual sanctuary, meet your instructor, Mr. Aoyama, for a truly unique experience – learning the art of "suizen," or blowing Zen meditation. This practice is so rare that even many Japanese locals have never encountered it.
After Takedera, your wellness journey continues to the Kirari spa villa at...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Round-trip transfer to/from Takedera Temple
English-speaking guide (depart after drop-off at Kirari spa villa)
Guided tour at Takedera Temple
Blowing zen "suizen" experiences with a professional instructor
Admission to Kirari spa villa
Transportation from Kirari spa villa
Guide after drop-off at Kirari spa villa
(Optional) Vegetarian lunch at Takedera Temple
Meeting Points
Departure
Hanno Station
Meet up with your guide and the driver or the Priest from Takedera "Bamboo Temple" outside of the South Exit of Hanno Station at 10:00 AM.
Return
Kirari
The tour is concluded at the hot spring/spa villa, Kirari at Miyazawako Lake, in Hanno.
Saitama Wellness for Takedera Zen Meditation and Hot Spring
Minamimachi
About
Saitama Prefecture, adjacent to Tokyo, offers a diverse options of experiences that cater to wellness and mindfulness enthusiasts and it's only about an hour away from Tokyo.
This unique offering takes you to Takedera in Hanno City, a distinctive temple where the harmonious blend of Shintoism and Buddhism converges with a vast bamboo forest. While immersing yourself in the tranquility of this spiritual sanctuary, meet your instructor, Mr. Aoyama, for a truly unique experience – learning the art of "suizen," or blowing Zen meditation. This practice is so rare that even many Japanese locals have never encountered it.
After Takedera, your wellness journey continues to the Kirari spa villa at...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Round-trip transfer to/from Takedera Temple
English-speaking guide (depart after drop-off at Kirari spa villa)
Guided tour at Takedera Temple
Blowing zen "suizen" experiences with a professional instructor
Admission to Kirari spa villa
Transportation from Kirari spa villa
Guide after drop-off at Kirari spa villa
(Optional) Vegetarian lunch at Takedera Temple
Meeting Points
Departure
Hanno Station
Meet up with your guide and the driver or the Priest from Takedera "Bamboo Temple" outside of the South Exit of Hanno Station at 10:00 AM.
Return
Kirari
The tour is concluded at the hot spring/spa villa, Kirari at Miyazawako Lake, in Hanno.
Itinerary
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Takedera
Takedera Temple, the "Bamboo Temple" in Japanese, stands out as a hidden gem in Eastern Japan, preserving the harmonious blend of Shintoism and Buddhism. After arriving at the temple, the priest will give you a tour while explaining the rich history of this spiritual sanctuary. Fully embrace yourself in its tranquility and natural beauty of the bamboo forest.
2 hours
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Takedera
To elevate your meditative journey amidst the bamboo forest, prepare for a transformative experience with "Blowing Zen Meditation" (吹禅瞑想) led by the esteemed musician Masaaki Aoyama. Renowned for his expertise in mindfulness practices, Aoyama seisei will guide you on this profound meditative journey. The music instrument you will be learning for ""Blowing Zen Meditation"" is called shakuhachi (尺八). Different from the modern version of modified shakuhachi and the Western musical scales, the shakuhachi that is made for Zen training is in its natural state and has a soft tone, as if the wind were blowing through an aged bamboo grove.
40 minutes
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Miyazawako Onsen Kirari, Annex
Kirari at Miyazawako Lake (approx. 15 mins by car from Takedea Temple) is a Japanese-style spa/onsen villa where you can immerse in a variety of pools, each offering unique therapeutic benefits. Indulge yourself in its tranquility, relaxation, and holistic wellness before returning to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.
