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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviewsTokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple with Monk
Experience Zen meditation at a hidden temple with over 400 year history. This session includes zen, tea ceremony and calligraphy led by a monk. Please wear comfortable pants that are easy to sit in.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviewsKyoto: Candlelit Tea Ceremony,100-Year-Old Machiya
Enjoy a meditative tea ceremony experience in a 100-year-old tea room in Kyoto, where you can experience silence and politeness. Surrounded by authentic tools such as hanging scrolls and tea bowls illuminated by the faint light of Japanese wax candles, you can experience the beauty of a bowl of tea with all five senses. The 100-year-old townhouse is a building that was used by Obiya for a long time. In that room, we will serve Uji matcha in a tea bowl selected for that day and season.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviewsExperience Authentic Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
Step into a traditional Japanese home and discover the beauty of Matcha and Tea Ceremony. No prior experience is needed. Enjoy a peaceful, hands-on Kyoto experience. Photos and videos are welcome!
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsPractice yoga with cold pressed juice @Alchemy
Rejuvenate with a professional instructor at Alchemy Tokyo’s terrace. Embrace poses for all levels and reward yourself with detoxifying cold- pressed juice and raw chocolate.
5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsMorning Zen Meditation & Coffee in a Kyoto Machiya
Experience a peaceful morning in a Kyoto machiya café with guided Zen. Hosted by a Zen practitioner, enjoy 20 mins of meditation and coffee with reflection. Limited to four participants.
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsCraft custom perfume with an aroma designer
Blend your own unique fragrance with guidance from an AEAJ-certified aroma blend designer, then take it home in a beautiful handmade Egyptian glass perfume bottle.
5 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsZen Meditation & Matcha in a Hidden Temple
Engage in authentic Zazen led by a monk, along with a tea ceremony and a guided tour through our Zen garden. A profound experience for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviewsPractice Zen meditation & Matcha experience
Immerse in Zen culture with authentic meditation, matcha, and a Q&A with a monk.
5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsOpen Sky Yoga at the Imperial Palace Outer Garden
Unwind with mindful movement and breathwork under the open sky near the Imperial Palace. Gentle body release, alignment-focused Hatha yoga, and breath-led grounding support calm awareness and balance.
5 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsZen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
Immerse yourself in Zazen with a monk at a hidden Kyoto temple.
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New place to stayNokogiriyama: Buddhism, History & Nature
Move through ancient gates, pause for guided meditation beside Japan's largest premodern stone Buddha, and walk to Hell View and the towering cliffside Kannon.
New place to stayPrivate Onsen & Facial: Make Your Own Beauty Serum
You will make a facial pack and lotion using the placenta of a horse that grew up healthy without any medication, hot spring water, and Japanese tea.
New place to stayPrivate Onsen & Sauna: Make Japanese Bath Salts
Mix three custom herbal bath salts, then unwind in the Black Silica and Optic Light hot spring, rice bran bath, and low-temperature herbal sauna, with a bathing advisor.
New place to stayOnsen, Lunch & Private Garden Meditation
Rotate through warm pools, cold bath and sauna, then walk to Koyama Tei En Garden for tailored meditation and reflection with a seasoned mindfulness teacher. *If you have tattoos, message me first!
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsPractice gentle yoga and meditation in Yoyogi Park
Stretch, breathe, and rest beneath the trees as crystal sounds drift over you. Beginners are welcome, and you'll end in deep rest wearing an eye mask.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsYoga Retreat with @kj0629
Step into a bilingual hatha session with a sought-after studio instructor, share in a community circle, then settle into extended breathwork and guided savasana.
New place to stayZen yoga with a professional yoga instructor in a temple or traditional Japanese house, and a lunch of rice balls made with rice and vegetables grown by natural farmers.
Zen Yoga experience at a historic temple. Afterwards, you will experience making traditional onigiri rice balls with rice grown in "natural farming" rice fields that do not use pesticides, fertilizers, or machinery. For lunch, enjoy the onigiri you made yourself and fresh vegetables from natural farming. You will discover the authentic flavours of Japan that you cannot experience on a typical trip. Participating in this activity is a special and invaluable experience for foreign tourists, allowing them to become part of Japan's ancient and sustainable cycle of life.
New place to stayPractice yoga and sip coffee in Shimokitazawa
Settle into a calm yoga session at a creative campus in Shimokitazawa, then sip hand-crafted coffee on the terrace and meet a local learning community.
New place to stayPrivate Onsen & Sauna: Make Your Own Herbal Tea
A private hot spring and herbal sauna, warmed and scented for how your body feels today - plus a medicinal herbal tea blended just for you.
New place to stayA soothing stroll to deeply experience the charm of Arashiyama
Explore hidden gems and experience a special meditation that cleanses your mind and body, something you can only do here. You can also enjoy a walk through the bamboo forest while taking in the quiet streets lined with traditional Japanese houses and the scenery of Japan's four seasons.
