Tour de Meditação Zen e Jardim em Quioto num Templo Zen

Yuka, nuestra guía, fue informativa, divertida y hospitalaria, ¡hizo que todo el viaje fuera mejor! Visitamos templos (incluso nos desviamos por un mercado local) y luego nos dirigimos a meditar y después a almorzar. En general, ¡fue un buen día y una buena experiencia!

Yutaka was a fantastic tour guide, we had a memorable day visiting the temples & we learned lots along the way. He was full on interesting information and local knowledge. The temples were stunning and not too busy with other tourists. Lovely guided meditation session with a monk & a delicious vegan lunch to finish off the tour perfectly. We highly recommend this to anyone looking for an authentic experience.

The tour, guided by a Kyoto local, was a great experience! I loved the places and the explanation of the philosophy behind everything, as Kyoto is a city rich with religious and unwritten culture. The meditation was great; it really helped me learn what proper meditation feels like, as well as helping to clear my mind for the day.

Eri, our tour guide, was incredibly bright and friendly! She provided kind and thorough explanations, and she's fluent in both Japanese and English! The temple we visited and the meditation class were also very beneficial. Highly recommended! 🥺❣️

Our guide, Mr. Yoshida, was very dedicated and welcomed us warmly. During the Zen meditation, he also prepared appropriate materials to help us understand the monks' Japanese explanations. Each temple in Tofuku-ji has its own unique characteristics, making it very suitable for a leisurely stroll and appreciation.

What a lovely experience! I highly recommend this tour with our guide Yutaka, a Kyoto local. He had a lot of knowledge to share of the temples as well as Japanese culture. He was very open and friendly. We were able to start the tour early and he was kind enough to show us an additional sub-temple so we could get a goshuin. The tour size was small, only 3 people, and it lasted until 3pm. It was a very relaxed pace including 20 minutes peaceful contemplating at a small temple, a history of Buddhism and meditation instruction. The meditation and lecture with the monk lasted an hour. The class is attended mostly by locals and is conducted in Japanese. However, the tour provided all information in an English booklet which made it easy to follow.

I joined the tour with Mr. Yutaka, which ended with a beautiful meditation session, and it was truly one of the highlights of my first trip to Japan. It was also my first time meditating, and I absolutely loved the experience — it’s definitely something I’m taking back home with me and plan to continue doing. Mr. Yutaka was incredibly knowledgeable, answering every question we had with patience and depth. He shared fascinating insights into Japanese culture and history related to the temples, gardens, and the Zen tradition, which made the whole experience even more meaningful. On top of that, he was very friendly, warm, and genuinely pleasant to spend time with. I felt comfortable and welcomed throughout the entire tour. I super recommend Mr. Yutaka as a guide, and I will definitely contact him again when I’m back in town!

My trip was guided by Eri, a very warm lady who took good care of us. She introduced each garden in detail with an adequate amount of history for our information. And she's also so cheerful that she made the tour very enjoyable. And for the Zen meditation guided by the monk, it was also a very calming experience that I never had in other places. And finally, the vegan meal was remarkable! Every dish was so exquisite; each of us enjoyed that a lot.

I highly recommend this tour and to friends visiting Kyoto. Special thanks to our guide, Mr. Yutaka, who meticulously explained the entire itinerary. He was very conversational and interesting, and I learned a lot about Kyoto from him. The entire tour was divided into three parts: The first part was visiting temple gardens, where we could appreciate the garden landscapes, their related history and culture, and the philosophical meanings behind them. This not only added to our basic knowledge but also provided deeper insights. The second part was a Zen meditation session, where we learned Zen meditation with the temple monks. The whole atmosphere felt relaxing and comfortable, and I recommend it to friends experiencing meditation for the first time. The third part was a vegetarian lunch. The lunch was incredibly delicious and provided a perfect end to the entire journey. I highly recommend this to friends visiting Kyoto who want to experience a different kind of authentic local culture!

If you ever want to experience something unique in Kyoto, this is a must-do activity. Learn about zen meditation and the history of Kyoto temples. The experience guide provides insight and unique experiences for the tour. And there’s a delicious vegetarian lunch provided.