Matsushima - Tohoku: Private Zazen, Temple Tour & Mindful Cuisine
Features
7.8 hours
- All transportation fees during the tour
- Matcha tea and traditional sweets at Kanrantei Tea House
- All admission fees and activity fees
- Enjoy a Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)-based lunch in a traditional Japanese building in Entsu-in Temple.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours will be allotted for travel and lunch time
- Please be aware that the end time may be delayed due to traffic conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. We kindly request that you allow for extra time when scheduling.
Uncover a renewed sense of self amidst the breathtaking beauty of Matsushima, where countless monks have sought spiritual awakening.
[Highlights]
- Immerse yourself in the Zen tradition at Zuigan-ji Temple. Enjoy a guided tour with an English-speaking Buddhist priest, learning about the temple's history and the practice of Zazen (Zen meditation)....
- Duration 7 Hours and 45 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 10 people in the group
- 1
Kanrantei
Traditionally, Buddhist monks have employed matcha as a pre-Zazen ritual to enhance their concentration. Before embarking on Zazen later in the morning, enjoy a bowl of matcha at the Kanrantei Tea House, where you will be treated to a stunning panoramic view of the bay. As you savor the delicate...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 2
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 Godaido Temple, one of Matsushima's most picturesque landmarks.
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 3
Zuiganji
Zuiganji Temple is one of Tohoku’s most famous Zen temples. An English-speaking Buddhist priest will show you around the temple first. He will even let us enter special rooms which are not open to the public. Learn interesting history facts which are not on your travel guide book. Later, we...
- Duration 1 Hour and 45 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 4
Entsu-in Temple
Indulge in a traditional Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine)-based lunch at Entsu-in Temple, savoring the delicate and colorful Buddhist cuisine served in a historic Japanese building.
- Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 5
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.
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 6
Sendai Station
The tour is scheduled to end at 4:45 PM at Sendai Station.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
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