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Sunday Morning Zazen Meditation in a Zen Buddhist Monastery

Unique Experience

Okayama

English

4 hours 30 min

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 3 people

We meet at JR Okayama station by 7:00am and take bus to a local Buddhist temple, Sougen-ji. There you can practice Zazen : sitting meditation for about one hour.

After Zazen practice, you can take a walk in the traditional landscape garden of the temple.

★In case you are interested in Sougen-ji temple but do not need Zazen practice, private guiding is available on weekdays. Please contact me.

Mayumi A.

5.00 / 5

(7 reviews)

06:30 AM

Meeting Point

JR Okayama station(East side, in front of Momotarou statue)

Practice of Zazan : sitting meditation at Sougen-ji temple

Well-maintained landscape garden

Ending Point

JR Okayama station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, your transportation fee, garden entrance fee

What‘s not included

food and drink

Tour Important Information

Comfortable stretchy clothing to sit on the floor without moving for one hour.

Keep silence and follow the directions given during Zazen.

Please have respect and keep good manner when you visit Buddhist temples.

Only available on Sunday morning

Important message from the guide

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

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“Amazing tour ”

Mayumi was incredibly prepared ahead and invested during in offering me the best tour possible. Highly recommend.

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Thank you very much for requesting Naoshima Guide. Thank you for coming a long way. I hope you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasant season, a perfect day for a trip to the island, but due to the long holiday period, all the sites were crowded and the waiting time was long, and the high temperatures must have been very tiring for you. Your journey continues and I wish you well as you head to your next destination. Please visit the Seto Inland Sea again someday. With gratitude. Mayumi

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5 / 5

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“Very Personalised and Sincere Guide that is so well prepared and Fun to be with”

Mayumi is so professional and friendly. My Husband & I had so much fun packed in a day at Naoshima that is so well planned by Mayumi. Prior to the trip, Mayumi is always so quick in replying to my email questions and clear all my doubts. And she planned the itinerary to suits our preference. She so kindly popped by our hotel the day before the tour to leave us some notes that she has prepared for us so that we can go through first and she even prepared a welcome gift :) She made us feel so welcome to Okayama. On the 1 day tour, She came all so well prepared and even have alternative plans for our selections. Her English is good and we have no problem communicating with her. She takes time to patiently go through the details and share with us her knowledge about the island & the Arts in the museums and around the island. We had a wonderful time at the Island and certainly gain more knowledge that will add to our sweet memories. Thank you Mayumi.

Mayumi A.

(7 reviews)

Hi Irene! Thank you for such a wonderful review! I’ve been looking forward to seeing you since we started exchanging messages. I felt like I was waiting for my friend to come to Okayama.You and your husband were very used to traveling in Japan and enjoyed everything. Your attitude reminded me of the nature of travel. Looking at you makes me want to travel to various places with you :) Thank you for visiting the Seto Inland Sea. I enjoyed planning your trip and it was a great pleasure for me to tour around with you, who are full of curiosity and energy. Please come to Okayama again! I’m looking forward to seeing you again. Keep a good appetite! Thank you, Irene.

Chantal W.

5 / 5

Mar 20, 2023

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“GREAT guide! Very helpful & accommodating ”

Mayumi was a wonderful guide for two private tour days in Naoshima & surrounding art islands. From the start, during the planning stages, she was very helpful with suggestions and went above and beyond to help us navigate the various museum entrances, local ferry schedules, etc. I appreciated her detailed responses and that she was always quick to get back to me during planning stages as well. Thank you Mayumi!

Mayumi A.

(7 reviews)

Thank you very much for your kind review,Chantal. I appreciate your patronage for this tour. It was a great privilege to have had the opportunity to be of service to you, and the process was very heartwarming. It was truly enjoyable to guide you through the islands on a beautiful day and share various experiences, and I am grateful for the many realizations and lessons learned. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please come visit Okyama and Kagawa again someday. I look forward to seeing you and having fun together.