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Calligraphy & Zazen
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Calligraphy & Zazen

By Tondaya, Co., Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,937 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Calligraphy workshop
  • Buddhist temple exploration
  • Zazen seated meditation

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 697 Ishiyakushichō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8226, Japan
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Calligraphy & Zazen
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
P 4,937.42 x 2 AdultsP 9,874.84

Total
Price is P 9,874.84
Until Fri, Nov 1

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to Tondaya, a traditional Kyoto style townhouse
  • What's includedWhat's includedCalligraphy workshop
  • What's includedWhat's includedTaxi fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedTemple exploration
  • What's includedWhat's includedZazen meditation session
  • What's includedWhat's includedMatcha and Japanese sweets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTour guide is not included from Tondaya to Daisenin.

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

We gather at Tondaya, a traditional Kyoto style townhouse and kimono store, and will explore the designs and drafts for authentic kimono. Afterwards it is time for a workshop Japanese calligraphy. Open your heart and express your character by creating your unique calligraphy style!

After finishing our workshop, we will go to Daitokuji Daisen-in by taxi, a local temple.

After our arrival at Daitokuji Daisen-in, we will explore the wonderful gardens and look at the famous fusuma paintings. A monk will lead a seated meditation session (zazen) in this beautiful temple built in the 1500`s. Lastly, you can ask about anything you wish to know in the comfort a cup of tea and Japanese sweets.

※Zazen hours vary depending on the season.
(Please note that the end time also varies accordingly.)
・March to November: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
・December to February: 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Upon arrival at Daitokuji, please spend time viewing the temple or walking around Daitokuji until your zazen time.

※Please understand that the tour may be cancelled if there is a conflict with temple events.

※Please bring socks. (Stockings are not allowed.)

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 697 Ishiyakushichō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8226, Japan
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan