Matsushima - Tohoku: Private Zazen, Temple Tour & Mindful Cuisine
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The remaining hours will be allotted for travel and lunch time
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Please be aware that the end time may be delayed due to traffic conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. We kindly request that you allow for extra time when scheduling.
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Loose-fitting clothes are best for Zen meditation. Short skirts are not recommended.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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Uncover a renewed sense of self amidst the breathtaking beauty of Matsushima, where countless monks have sought spiritual awakening.
[Highlights] - Immerse yourself in the Zen tradition at Zuigan-ji Temple. Enjoy a guided tour with an English-speaking Buddhist priest, learning about the temple's history and the practice of Zazen (Zen meditation). Gain exclusive access to special rooms and admire the beautiful Fusuma paintings up close. - Experience the calming tranquility of Entsu-in's moss garden, a masterpiece of Japanese landscape design. - Enjoy a delicious and healthy Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)-based lunch. - Sip on a cup of matcha with a stunning view.
Please note that our tou...
Highlights
7 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All transportation fees during the tour
Matcha tea and traditional sweets at Kanrantei Tea House
All admission fees and activity fees
Enjoy a Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)-based lunch in a traditional Japanese building in Entsu-in Temple.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Sendai Station
A Tranquwell representative will meet you at Stained Glass "Paean for the Trees" at the central concourse outside the ticket gates, JR Sendai Station. We will take a train from Sendai to Matsushima, and then lead you on a walking tour in Matsushima.
Matsushima - Tohoku: Private Zazen, Temple Tour & Mindful Cuisine
(14) Reviews
1-chōme
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Uncover a renewed sense of self amidst the breathtaking beauty of Matsushima, where countless monks have sought spiritual awakening.
[Highlights] - Immerse yourself in the Zen tradition at Zuigan-ji Temple. Enjoy a guided tour with an English-speaking Buddhist priest, learning about the temple's history and the practice of Zazen (Zen meditation). Gain exclusive access to special rooms and admire the beautiful Fusuma paintings up close. - Experience the calming tranquility of Entsu-in's moss garden, a masterpiece of Japanese landscape design. - Enjoy a delicious and healthy Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)-based lunch. - Sip on a cup of matcha with a stunning view.
Please note that our tou...
Highlights
7 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All transportation fees during the tour
Matcha tea and traditional sweets at Kanrantei Tea House
All admission fees and activity fees
Enjoy a Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)-based lunch in a traditional Japanese building in Entsu-in Temple.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Sendai Station
A Tranquwell representative will meet you at Stained Glass "Paean for the Trees" at the central concourse outside the ticket gates, JR Sendai Station. We will take a train from Sendai to Matsushima, and then lead you on a walking tour in Matsushima.
