[Kanagawa, Kamakura] Zazen (zazen) experience at a temple that is a 2-minute walk from Kamakura Station! Want to maintain your mind and body?の紹介画像
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16763

[Kanagawa, Kamakura] Zazen (zazen) experience at a temple that is a 2-minute walk from Kamakura Station! Want to maintain your mind and body?

Etc. included in the price
  • Beginners welcome - First try
  • Empty-hands OK
  • Operate rain or shine
  • Children welcome
  • Possible number of bookings
    2~50
  • Participating age
    10Age ~ 100 Age
  • Duration
    1~2 hours
Plan description

Kamakura is a popular tourist destination for Japanese and foreign visitors. It is a place where many Japanese traditions have been preserved along with nature. And it was a birthplace of the Kamakura shogunate known as the samurai regime. We are carrying out a SAMURAI Project to offer a Japanese cultural experience at the Kigen-in temple, usually not open to the public, located in the vicinity of JR Kita-Kamakura Station.

[Flow of Experience]
1 Handout of materials and explanation about events
2 Drawing of zen art with a brush
3 Guidance by Head of Monk of Kigen-in upon zazen
4 First zazen experience
5 Second zazen experience
6 Lecture by Head of Monk of Kigen-in upon zen philosophy with use of explanatory pictures
7 Third zazen experience
8 Another drawing of zen art on Sekishu Banshi (traditional handmade paper, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage)
9 Commentary on zen art and sharing of impression of experience
10 Event end

* Please be noted that the order of the event may vary depending upon circumstance on the day of event.


[Time required]
3-3.5 hours

* Please pay admission fee (300 yen) of Engakuji temple and also pay money offering as usual when you visit a shrine or temple.

A famous novel writer, Soseki Natsume also practiced zen meditation at this Kigen-in temple, usually not open to the public.

In such a quiet environment surrounded by greenery with occasional bird's singing, Head of Monk of Kigen-in Temple himself provides you with instructions upon zazen.

Between the second and third zazen experiences, the Head of the Monk of Kigen-in temple also provides you with explanation upon zen philosophy.

He tells you a story about Zen and its philosophy, which helps you to understand the meaning of zen art you drew.Listening to the story with sound mind, you will look back your daily life (social/private) and your entire in wider sense. After the lecture, the third zazen will be more relaxing and special.

Time of healing of mind and body in natural environment apart from daily life.

It will be a spiritual time that is exactly the opposite of what the modern people are experiencing: namey, "I feel a bit tired", "Every day is too busy and just passing", and "My mind is restless".

About fees

Basic fee

※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.

Payment methods
  • Online payment
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date Cancellation fee will be charged from 30 days before the event date.
About cancellation 79 days before: 30%
27 days before: 50%
The day before or on the day: 100%
Cancellations without notice: 100%
About event termination The program might be cancelled in the case of malfunction or failure of equipment.
Even if canceled, no refund is offered for your transport expenses to the site.
We ask for your kind understanding.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants 2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings 2~50
Operating period All year round
Assembly time 9:30 13:30 15:30
* Please let us know your desired time at the time of application.
Booking deadline until 23:59 3 days before

Changing room Toilet
Shower Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items Please wear comfortable clothes.
Avoid the skirt.
About rental items No particulars

Matters require attention Please wear comfortable clothes.
Avoid the skirt.

Plan attractions

   
プランの魅力 Leaving my daily life の画像

Leaving my daily life

プランの魅力 It's time to relax. の画像

It's time to relax.

プランの魅力 There is a story about Zen from your occupation. の画像

There is a story about Zen from your occupation.

プランの魅力 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Ishi Shimbun Paper の画像

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Ishi Shimbun Paper

プランの魅力 The circular phase of Zen art の画像

The circular phase of Zen art

Access - Map

Kanagawa kamakura city Yamanouchi 409

Before the entrance of the Jūnji temple
Assembly point

Kanagawa kamakura city Yamanouchi 409
Before the entrance of the Jūnji temple

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