Seoul Private Temple, Meditation, Tea Ceremony & Michelin Dining
- Temple Dinning : Balwoo Gongyang (Michelin) or legendary Sanchon restaurant.
- Complete temple immersion: culture, ritual, meditation and temple cuisine
- Savor a mellow, rare 1991 aged pu-erh in a guided tea ceremony.
- Explore Korean with a K-culture tourism professor from Jason K Table.
- Hands-on cultural activity included — program changes daily
- Learn ingredients and traditions for a deeper dining experience
What to expect
Discover Korean Temple with a K-culture professor. Explore Jogyesa Temple's history, rituals, and meditation, enjoy a hands-on cultural activity, then savor premium temple cuisine and 1991 aged pu-erh tea .
- Start with a hands-on Temple cultural activity.
- Discover Buddhist & Jogyesa Temple history, architecture, and rituals.
- Experience a guided Seon (Zen) meditation session
- Savor a mellow, rare 1991 aged pu-erh in a guided tea ceremony.
- Conclude with premium temple cuisine at your chosen restaurant:
- Balwoo Gongyang — Michelin-listed Restaurants
- Sanchon — Seoul's most iconic temple cuisine
Good to know
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Meet Jason at the Templestay Information Center (1F) at 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM. Start with a brief introduction and a hands-on Buddhist cultural activity — your printed guide in hand. A one-minute walk brings you to Jogyesa Temple. Jason introduces Korean Buddhism, the temple’s history and architecture, then leads a guided Seon (Zen) meditation session. Nearby, explore the Buddhist Museum of Korea and the site of Korea’s first post office — two hidden gems most visitors simply walk past. The experience concludes at Balwoo Gongyang. Over a Michelin-listed temple meal, Jason introduces each dish — its ingredients, seasonal philosophy, and the Buddhist meaning behind temple food culture.
TEMPLE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Every visit includes a complimentary hands-on activity at the temple. The program rotates daily: Mon / Thu / Sun — Lotus Lantern Making Tue / Sat — Prayer Bracelet Making Wed — Traditional Patterns Coloring Fri — Woodblock Printing Everyday — Writing Along the Words of the Buddha A small, meaningful craft to connect you to Buddhist tradition and take home as a memory.
Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Lunch Experience: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Dinner Experience: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Reviews
Jason did a great job guiding us through the buddhism tradition and culture. Thank you so much Jason for this experience. Paolo and Federica
This was an absolutely unique experience! Jason was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. You can really tell how passionate he is about Korean culture and Buddhist traditions, and how much he enjoys sharing his knowledge. The temple food experience itself was truly special, and offered insights into Korean culture and cuisine that would be very difficult to experience on your own as a foreigner. I absolutely recommend it!
The experience was very informative & comfortable without feeling rushed & the Korean tea experience at the end was truly special.
It was a wonderful experience, especially Jason's explanations about the prayers. I would definitely come back. Thank you very much!
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