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Experience Zen meditation or sutra copying, and enjoy vegetarian food with monk

Aso
by Viator
Duration2h 30m
DifficultyEasy
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageEnglish

The Experience

Gokuraku Zenji is one of the seven temples that protect the Aso Shrine, and has a history of over 450 years. You will spend a luxurious time to purify your mind and body with zazen meditation, where you empty your mind and just sit and look at yourself, and with healthy vegetarian food made with seasonal ingredients and care for the people who eat it. Although this is a famous temple with a long history, the monk will guide you very carefully, so even those who are not good at sitting on the floor or who have never experienced Zen meditation before can participate with ease. In addition, the vegetarian food, made with plenty of local ingredients, is a gem in appearance, taste, and volume. If sitting on the floor is not for you, you can also sit on a chair.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    5.0(1 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹9,290

    Includes: Lunch · Air-conditioned vehicle

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Food & Drink

Food

Provided

Drinks

Not provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Aso

Difficulty & Fitness

Easy1/5

Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for pregnant travelers Suitable for all physical fitness levels