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Osaka Zen Meditation Experience at Nozaki Kannon Temple

By LINKTIVITY Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,633 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

-Practice zazen meditation at Nozaki Kannon, a 1,300-year-old Zen temple in a serene, authentic setting.
-Write and offer a prayer with a handwritten inscription from the chief priest, and receive a goshuin as proof of participation.
-Explore the tranquil temple grounds and enjoy a beginner-friendly meditation experience with optional chair seating.

Activity location

  • Nozaki Kannon
    • 2-7-1 Nozaki,
    • 574-0015, Daito, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nozaki Station
    • 1
    • 574-0015, Daito, Osaka, Japan

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Osaka Zen Meditation Experience at Nozaki Kannon Temple
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
P 5,633.27 x 2 AdultsP 11,266.54
Total
Price is P 11,266.54
Until Fri, Mar 27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Prayer paper fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Zazen experience fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking interpreter guide fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Other personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Even if this is your first time practicing zazen, please feel at ease. We will teach you the basics, including how to sit and how to breathe.
  • For those who find it difficult to continue sitting in the zazen posture, chairs can be provided upon request.
  • We recommend wearing loose-fitting pants or clothing that allows you to sit comfortably. Please refrain from wearing short tight skirts.
  • Since the meditation is done barefoot, we recommend wearing socks that are easy to remove.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.

Activity itinerary

Nozaki Kannon

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
[Schedule] Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time. Meeting Point: JR Tozai Line / Gakkentoshi Line “Nozaki” Station Travel: Walk to Nozaki Kannon (about 15 minutes) [Nozaki Kannon Jigen-ji] ・Stroll through the grounds of Nozaki Kannon (10 minutes) Your guide will show you the scenic views overlooking Osaka’s cityscape and the temple gardens. ・Worship: Visit Nozaki Kannon Jigen-ji (5 minutes) ・Zazen meditation inside the main hall (40 minutes) Move inside the temple and experience Soto Zen-style zazen practice. After the chief priest explains the posture and etiquette, begin zazen in a sitting posture similar to cross-legged seated position in the main hall. ・Listen to a Dharma talk (10 minutes) Reflect on your own emotions while listening to the priest’s teaching. ・Offering a prayer paper and receiving a Zen calligraphy seal (15 minutes) Write your wish on a prayer paper, and the chief priest will add a handwritten message.

Location

Activity location

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    Nozaki Kannon
    • 2-7-1 Nozaki,
    • 574-0015, Daito, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Nozaki Station
    • 1
    • 574-0015, Daito, Osaka, Japan

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