Tea ceremony

A Japanese tea house

Shojin-ryori, or vegetarian dishes for Buddhist monks

Zen Meditation at Kencho-ji temple

Unryu-zu, or a pictue of a dragon and clouds at Kencho-ji temple

Sanmon, or General Gate at Kencho-ji temple

Hakan Shaka Nyorai, an image of Buddha at Engakuji-temple

Japanese garden at Engaku-ji temple

Ohgane, or Grand Bell at Engakuji-temple

Shariden, or a reliquary hall at Engaku-ji temple

Flowers in early summer.

Kita-Kamakura Tour-experiencing the culture of Zen Buddhism

Name: Kita-Kamakura Tour-experiencing the culture of Zen Buddhism
Brand: GoWithGuide
Price: 144.64 USD
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HARUO

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Kamakura

5 Hours

up to 4 people

English ( Business )

Private tour (only you and your guide)

Walking / Public Transportation Tour
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This tour takes you to historical sites in Kita(northern)-Kamakura, letting you enjoy the traditional culture of Zen Buddhism and seasonal natural beauty in a quiet atmonsphere. While visiting Zen temples, you experience a Zen-meditation and a tea ceremony as well as Shojin-ryori or vegetable dishes for monks. This will surely purify your mind and be a once-in-lifetime experience.

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Itinerary

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2:00 PM Engaku-ji Temple
3:00 PM Tea ceremony at a Japanese tea house or a temple
4:00 PM Kencho-ji Temple
5:00 PM Zen meditation session at Kenchoji-temple
6:00 PM Dinner (Shojin-ryori or vegetable dishes for monks)

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Departure & Return

Starting time 2:00 PM

Meeting Point At JR Kitakamakura Station

Ending Point At JR Kitakamakura Station

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you), entrance fee (Engakuji-temple 300 yen / Kenchoji-temple-200 yen), charge for a tea ceremony (2,000 yen~), dinner (5,700 yen~)

Important

1.　Zen meditation sessions are held every Friday and Saturday from 17:00 to 18:00 at Kenchoji-Temple. So the tour starts only on those days of the week.
2．Since a tea ceremony and Zen meditation sessions are held in a tatami or straw mat room, you need to take off your shoes at the entrance. Casual clothes such as trousers or long skirts which are suitable for sitting on the tatami mat are recommended. You don’t have to kneel on the floor in the formal. Please sit down as you feel comfortable.
3. The admission to Engakuji-temple and Kenchoji-temple is charged. Also you need to pay for joining a tea-ceremony. However, Zen meditation sessions are free of charge. read more

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 30 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting time

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

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Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.