The Mindful Wayfarer

Alongside a resident monk, you will step inside the temple’s sacred interior to uncover its unique spiritual heritage. The temple grounds hold centuries of history, which you will explore firsthand as the monk guides you from the main hall into a climate-controlled exhibit pavilion housing thousand-year-old artifacts. With the weight of this history still fresh in your mind, it is time for introspection. Sit quietly in the main hall as a robed monk leads you through the temple's unique meditation ritual. Afterward, refresh your mind and heart with premium matcha at the temple's café, situated right next to a manicured traditional garden.

Your guide will lead you out the back gates and through the vibrant green rice fields that frame the temple grounds. Entering a quiet local neighborhood, you will catch an authentic glimpse of daily life before stopping at a hidden pottery studio. Peer through the window to watch the artisan carefully shape clay into elegant cups and bowls—if you want, you can buy a unique piece to remember Kochi by.

Here, you will meet the Australian-Japanese owners who have rooted their family deeply into this community. Their beer is brewed entirely on-site, incorporating fresh hops cultivated in the distant mountains on the horizon. Settle in to sample a flight of three distinct beers chosen from five limited-run varieties. Because these batches are brewed only once, the flavors you enjoy today will disappear forever once the final keg is tapped. For a truly unique sensory experience, try pouring a single variety into three different vessels: a clay cup made in the studio you just visited, a copper tumbler, and a classic glass. You will be amazed by how the material transforms the taste! Pair your drinks with a light meal crafted from local Kochi ingredients. Refreshed in body and soul, make your way back to Kochi City.