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1-Day Zen Retreat in Matsushima: Discover Serenity and Culture

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Meal included
Operate rain or shine

Possible number of bookings

4～10
Participating age

13Age ～ 100 Age
Duration

Over 6 hours on the day

Plan description

Embark on a transformative journey to uncover the essence of Zen in the serene Matsushima Bay. Tranquwell, a premier wellness retreat company, invites you to a day of Zen and nature.

~Flow of the experience~
9:15 Sendai Station
A Tranquwell representative will meet you at Sendai Station.
9:30 Train Ride
We will take a train from Sendai to Matsushima.
10:10 Matsushima
A walking tour of Matsushima.
11:15 Entsu-in Temple
Stroll though the serene gardens.
12:00 Lunch
Nourish your bodies and minds with the wholesome flavors of Shojin Ryori.
13:30 Zuiganji Temple
Guide tour of the temple and guided meditation session by a monk.
15:00 Kanrantei Tea House
Matcha break with traditional sweets.
15:50 Train Ride
We will take a train from Matsushima to Sendai.
16: 30 Sendai Station
The tour is scheduled to end at 4:30 PM at Sendai Station.

Guided tour by a Monk

Learn about the rich history of Zuigan-ji Temple and the practice of Zazen (Zen meditation) from an English-speaking monk.

Zazen (Zen Meditation) Experience

Meditate in the serene surroundings of Zuigan-ji Temple and experience its transformative effects on your mind and body.

Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)-based lunch

Enjoy delicious yet healthy Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)-based lunch in a traditional building.

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 3 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that in the case of cancellation due to customer circumstances, the following cancellation fee will be charged. 3 days ago to the day: 100% Unauthorized cancellation: 100%
About event termination	- In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to request a full refund. - Refunds or amendments can't be issued if participants arrive late or don' t arrive at all. - The activity will be canceled if there is not a minimum of 4 participants. If this happens, you'll get a refund.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	4 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	4～10
About duration	Over 6 hours on the day 420 minutes (experience time 330 minutes)
Operating period	2024/10/10〜2024/12/17 October 10, November 5, November 19, December 3, December 17 (2025 schedule is yet to be determined)
Assembly time	Please be at 15 minutes prior to your booking time.
Booking deadline	until 8:59 3 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	- Comfortable shoes - Loose-fitting clothes are best for Zen meditation. Short skirts are not recommended.
About rental items	None

Other notifications	- We can accommodate vegetarians and vegans.

Plan attractions

Matsushima Bay Matsushima is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, where poets, warlords, and other historical figures fell in love with its scenery. Visit the renowned Fukuura Bridge and Godaido Temple, two of Matsushima's most picturesque landmarks.

Matsushima Bay

Entsu-in Temple Entsuin Temple, nestled in Matsushima's waterfront, honors Mitsumune Date, a promising samurai heir who tragically passed away at 19. It features beautiful moss gardens as well as a rock garden which represents the islands of Matsushima Bay.

Entsu-in Temple

Lunch Enjoy Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)-based lunch in a traditional Japanese building in Entsu-in Temple.

Lunch

Zuiganji Temple Spend a Zen afternoon at Zuiganji Temple, one of Tohoku's most famous Zen temples. An English-speaking monk will show you around the temple first. Learn interesting history facts which are not on your travel guide book. Later, we will have a Zazen ( Zen meditation) session with the monk. Learn Zen breathing techniques and meditate in the serene environment of the temple.

Zuiganji Temple

Kanrantei Tea House To complete your day dedicated to Zen, let's have a matcha break in Kanrantei Tea House. Enjoy a cut of matcha and traditional sweets, while taking in the view of the bay and beautiful golden sliding doors in the buidling. Drinking matcha in the tranquil atmosphere , away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, helps you to center yourself and appreciate the beauty of stillness.

Kanrantei Tea House

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