Explore and experience Zasen meditaion, sake tasting and green tea making with Maiko.
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The Highlight
- Explore the world of Zazen through zazen meditation.
- Enjoy traditional Kyoto style lunch.
- Tasting experience of 15 of local sake or 4 of local beer or 4 non alcohol cocktail or all you can drink soft drink.
- Make your own green tea with Maiko.
- Round trip transportation in a air conditioned vehicle.
The Experience
Perfect way to spend a day aborbing the culture and cuisine.
To start a day, experience Zazen meditation and listen to sermon at the oldest Zen Temple, Kenninji Temple or Shourinji Temple. Also enjoy free time by walking around the beautiful Japanese garden and take memorable photos.
To fulfill your gourmet needs, enjoy sake tasting experience and Kyoto cuisine lunch at Kyoto Sake Brewery Bettei. Try Bettei Gozen, which consist of 9 Kyoto obanzai and warm seasonal vegetables. All ingredients are carefully selected by the chef. Take time to enjoy a luxurious dining as earthenware pot rice cooked right in front of you. It literally shines like a jewel.
Along with the meal, try sake tasting of 15 local sake or 4 local beer or 4 non alcohol cocktail or all you can drink soft drink.
End the tour with having fun time making Matcha with Maiko. Enjoy Matcha with 2 Japanese sweets. Take photos with Maiko and receive lucky charm called Senjafuda.
Travel ease with an air conditioned vehicle with english speaking guide.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 07:30Meet your guide at Kyoto Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area.
- 07:45Depart from Kyoto Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area.
- 08:30Zazen meditation experience at Kenninji Temple or Shourinji Temple. (90 minutes)
- 11:00Kyoto lunch with Sake tasting. (90 minutes)
- 13:00Green tea experience with Maiko. (45 minutes)
- 14:30Arrive at Kyoto Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- We may cancel the tour if we do not meet the minimum of 15 participants by 14 days before the scheduled date.
- For those who have any food allergies, please leave a note on a remark.
- To ensure the health of each facility employees, they may wear masks.
- Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
- Please note that in principle, odd-numbered groups will share seats on the bus.
- The order of the itinerary may partially change.
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
- IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
- This tour basically utilizes a bus, and there may be delays in arrival time due to traffic or other factors.
- Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus.
- Please refrain from standing up while the bus is in motion.
- If you accidentally leave any belongings on the bus, please be aware that they will be disposed.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
- Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book, especially if the tour includes lunch.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.