Tokyo · ZEN & MEDITATION
8 reviewed
Out of 8 zen & meditation tours on the site, these 8 come out on top. Prices, durations and the details that matter sit below, so you can pick in five minutes and get back to the fun part.
Zen meditation at a private Asakusa temple with a monk: Zazen practice, calligraphy, matcha tea, and Q&A with English guidance.
“I loved spending time with Namiki san and our guide Tamami san!”
Zen meditation with a monk at a hidden Asakusa temple, then matcha tea and calligraphy. English support and photos in 90 minutes.
“This was a great experience. So fun to learn about the Buddhist Zen meditation method as well as a lot of information on the Buddhist religion and customs. We also enjoyed learning calligraphy and enjoying some traditional tea and snacks”
Practice Zen through a Japanese tea ceremony near Tokyo Tower, sip matcha with sweets, then conduct your own second ceremony in a small group.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the ceremony. The ladies were very informative and spoke English very well.”
Zen zazen at Kinryu-ji plus an Asakusa walk to Kaminarimon and Senso-ji, with matcha tea, sweets, and Q&A with a monk.
“This tour takes you away from the bustling Senso-ji Temple to the quieter parts of Asakusa. Kinryu-ji has an expansive history going back to 1611, and for those that have seen Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu's daughter Kamehime founded the temple.”
Private Kamakura walk to the Great Buddha, Bamboo Temple, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, with flexible pace and local English guide.
“Wonderful day in Kamakura with Brad. Highly reccomend Brad and the B,B and Z tour. Brad was very knowledgable and put together a great tour that was catered to us and our interests. Brad knew the right amount of things and the diversitRead more”
Learn Zen shojin ryori in a small Tokyo class, make plant-based staples like sesame tofu, then eat your meal with optional tea pairings.
“This was a very special part of our Tokyo visit. We had the best time cooking and learning about shojin zen vegetarian food. This class, the instructor, and meal prepare were all delightful and it was nice to slow down and do a quiet activity Read more”
Private 6-hour Kamakura Zen tour with a licensed guide: choose 3–4 temples, Hokoku-ji bamboo, Kotoku-in Great Buddha, shrines.
“Kei was a wonderful tour guide and we had a very enjoyable experience in Kamakura seeing beautiful sites and learning about the history, architecture, culture, and customs! Some highlights included seeing temples and shrines that Kei helpRead more”
Learn Zen-linked matcha with a bilingual tea master in Tokyo. Whisk matcha, pair wagashi, then perform your own mini ceremony.
“This was the most relaxing event I’ve booked with Viator. We learned so much on the value of having a tea ceremony as we delved in Japanese history. Yuuko san was everything when it came to giving us a warm welcome. She spoke very wRead more”
