Experience

Wellness tourism Preaching of a monk, Morning Service “O-ASAJI” & Meditation Yoga at an Ancient Temple in Nara (with lunch) ※For overseas guests only

Experience morning service Oasaji and listen to the Buddhist monk preaching at an ancient temple in Nara.
The burning of incense and recitation of the sutras will help you to feel better, and the preaching by the monk will help you to know the heart of the Buddha.
And take time to face yourself with meditation yoga.

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Details of the experience

Over 550 years of existence, Ryukazan Zenshouji Temple of the Honganji-ha of Jodo Shinshu has a black pine tree, the Fusho no matsu (Neagari matsu), which is rare in Japan and is 300 years old. You can also encounter its powerful and solemn appearance of vitality.
10:00 Meet ut JR Horyuji Station
⇒ Picked up and move to Zensho-ji Temple
10:15 Zensho-ji・・・Meet up with a yoga instructor and experience the morning service, monk's preaching and yoga (approx. 45-minute session)
11:45 Move to TOMIMOTO 
⇒ Walk to the lunch location (Ubusuna no Sato Tomimoto) using the map provided in advance.
12:00 TOMIMOTO lunch
13:15 Move to JR Horyuji Station by car Finish
Special Shokado lunch at Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMIMOTO, a 15-minute walk from the temple.
The restaurant is housed in the birthplace of potter Kenkichi Tomimoto, the first living national treasure in Japan.
◆Yoga mats provided. Please wear comfortable clothes.
◆No tour guide, but temple staff and yoga instructor will be available to assist you in English.
◆Minimum booking is 1 person. No tour will be held if the number of participants does not reach the minimum of 2.
◆Private tours and tours for more than 6 people are available on request.
◆Vegetarian lunch is available (please let us know in advance) Vegan and gluten-free Meals are not available..
◆There is no individual insurance for this experience. Please use your own insurance.
◆Optional ‘World Heritage Site Horyu-ji Temple Guided Tour’.
An English-speaking guide can be arranged. Please enquire for details.

Experience data

Time required
About 3 and a half hours
Capacity
1~6 people ※The tour can be booked for one person, but will not take place if the number of participants does not reach two.
Fee
24,000 yen (tax included)
About reservation
Need a reservation 1 week before the experience
Parking Lot
Available

Experience location

Zensho-ji Temple

342 Higashi Ando, Ando-cho, Ikoma-gun, Nara

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奈良斑鳩ツーリズムWaikaru

TEL0745-75-8055

9:00~18:00

Regular holiday / Wednesday

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