Half Day Meditation Tour - Eiheiji Zen Head Temple, Fukui
Joined 2019
Zazen is silent meditation of Zen Buddhism and it is performed in sitting. This tour is to have an experience of Zazen at Eiheiji Zen Head Temple where it was founded by Zen Master Dogen who first taught Zen in Japan. The Temple has been filled with the bracing and serene atmosphere of Zen practitioners. Let’s try Zazen to see inside yourself and/or relax in the deep mountains during busy travelling.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
JR Fukui Station
- Meet at Fukui Station.
Depart Fukui for Eiheiji
Take a 11:50 exress bus for Eiheiji.
Quick Lunch
Before entering into the temple, we have a quick lunch in Eiheiji town and strolling around the temple before a Zazen experience.
Zazen
A 50 minutes experience of Zazen.
Eiheiji Temple tour
After Zazen, explore the Eiheiji Temple.
Depart Eiheiji Temple
Take a 15:30 express bus for Fukui.
Ending Point
JR Fukui Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
tour guide fees
bus fare, admission fee and participation fee of meditation for customers and a guide.
(per person)
a round trip bus fare from Fukui station/Eiheiji: 1,500 yen
admission fee: 500 yen
Zazen (meditation) experience fee: 1,000 yen
transportation fare for a guide to commute to the meeting place: 1000 yen
Tour Important Information
Eiheiji Zen Head Temple is built along the mountain with many stairs. Over 100 Monks have been practicing for 3 to 5 years in the temple. It is not allowed to take a picture of monks.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2019
About Tour Guide Yoshie K.
Hi, I am Yoshie. I am a national government licensed English speaking Guide. I used to work for multinational companies and served as an interpreter for several years and travelled around Japan with coworkers. I love plants, nature, travelling as well as finding good places to eat! I am also a communicative person.
After having lived in Tokyo for some decades, now I live in my hometown, Fukui where you can have a great experience of Zen buddhism in the head temple of the Zen sect, Eiheiji which was founded in 1244. Fukui Dinosaur Museum is very popular regardless of age. It is one of the world's three largest dinosaurs. Echizen is also well known for Japan's handmade crafts including kitchen knives, washi paper, lacquer wares, Tansu chests and pottery. Seeing craftsmen's work right in front of you makes you excited and impressed.
I have been travelling Kanazawa since my high school age so I know well about the town to show you around as well as Shirakawago, a day trip from Kanazawa.
I am excited to meet you and coordinate what you are really interested in to make you the happiest memories in Japan.
I look forward to guiding you soon!
Reviews
Alfonso B.
“Un día con Yoshie en Kanazawa ”
Yoshie fue una estupenda guía, muy atenta y muy servicial y con un muy buen nivel de inglés. Disfrutamos mucho de su compañía y nos enseñó los sitios más importantes de Kanazawa
Yoshie K.
Hi Alfonso, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We talked about so many different subjects while walking - it was very interesting and fun to talk with you all. Thank you and take care! Yoshie
Thomas S.
“Excellent guide”
Yoshie is a very knowledgeable, easy to deal with and fun guide. She tailored made both tours according to our interests and wishes. We enjoyed the days a lot with her. Will definitifely book her services again to explore more of Japan with her. Arigato kozaimas
Yoshie K.
Hi Thomas, thank you very much for your generous review. I am so pleased to hear that you had a good time visiting Shirakawago and Ainokura of Gokayama. You all liked Ainokura, a cute village. There are many other beautiful places in the Hokuriku region. I hope you come to visit again. Thank you. Yoshie
Thomas S.
“Excellent guide”
Yoshie is a very knowledgeable, easy to deal with and fun guide. She tailored made both tours according to our interests and wishes. We enjoyed the days a lot with her. Will definitifely book her services again to explore more of Japan with her. Arigato kozaimas
Yoshie K.
Hi Thomas, Thank you so much for your kind and generous review. When you visited Kanazawa, it was early for cherry blossoms due to the long winter but luckily and coincidentally there was one place in the castle site where you could enjoy full cherry blossoms - I thought it was a big gift for you. I enjoyed guiding you all to Shirakawago and Gokayama as well. I hope to see you again! Thank you. Yoshie
$208/ per group
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