Experience traditional Japanese meditation and onigiri-making at Zenkouji Temple in Hida Takayama, a serene experience that nourishes both mind and body. The chief priest, Kaiji, will guide you through a meditation session tailored for beginners, complete with detailed explanations and breathing techniques to help you find inner peace and mental clarity.
Following the meditation, engage in a hands-on culinary workshop in the temple kitchen, where you will learn to make onigiri (rice balls) and miso soup using local ingredients. Enjoying onigiri after meditation offers a uniquely calming experience, connecting you deeply with local culinary traditions and fulfilling your body with wholesome food.
participate in meditation and onigiri (rice ball) making. The meals provided do not include meat or fish, making them suitable for vegetarians. This temple offers a unique blend of cultural immersion and spiritual revitalization, allowing you to deeply connect with traditional Japanese practices within the serene surroundings of a historic temple.
You have to walk through the gate In front of the temple and open the slide door to enter the temple. Once you enter the temple entrance, you can follow the direction.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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