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Zen Buddhism practice at the historic temple of Kasuisai

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Here at Kasuisai Temple, you can have an authentic Buddhist Zen experience for a day.

Kasuisai Temple belongs to the Soto style of Zen Buddhism. It is located in the city of Fukuori (my hometown), Shizuoka prefecture. It was founded 600 years ago and has a traditional architectonic design worthy to see; a Zuiryukau (guesthouse) and a Tosu (toilet), and has been designated a National Cultural Property.

Other Shizuoka Locations Tour Guide - Motoyuki H.
Motoyuki H.
4.92 / 5
(24 reviews)
10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kakegawa Station (taken by JR bullet train *stop only Kodama express)

Zazen meditation

Sit with you legs crossed for 30 minutes in the Buddhist hall (it is important not to move during meditation), and when the time is right, the monk will smack you on the shoulder with a Keisaku (wooden stick).

Copywriting Sutra

Shakyou, or Sutra writing, is the traditional Japanese way of writing Kanjis (Chinese characters) on Washi (Japanese paper). Experience traditional Japanese calligraphy yourself using a brush pen and Indian ink.

Buddhism dish (Vegetarian dish)

Buddhist monks traditionally eat a Buddhist diet. Buddhism strictly prohibits to kill or eat animals, so is completely vegetarian, but very tasty and beautiful.

Ending Point

Kasuisai Temple

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What‘s included

Guide fee (English)

Lunch (Buddhism dish)

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What‘s not included

Offertory for Buddhisim practice = JPY4,000 per person

Transportation fee (JR train and local bus from Kakegawa sta. to Kasuisai temple) = approx. JPY500 per person


Tour Important Information

Only adult can participate in this tour (over 15 years on request).

Prepare appropriate outfit for Buddhism practice (less revealing).

Accommodation can be arranged before and after the tour in the location.

Tour operates (2022) on Apr4, Apr16, May7, May21, Jun4, Jun18, Sep3, Sep17, Oct1, Oct15, Nov5, Nov19. *Contact to check availability on your requesting day.

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