Tokyo: Full-Day Zen, Tea Ceremony & Calligraphy Retreat (8h)
A full-day wellness retreat: monk-led zazen, formal tea ceremony with shojin cuisine, and a hands-on calligraphy class. Bilingual support, mindful pace.
A full-day wellness retreat: monk-led zazen, formal tea ceremony with shojin cuisine, and a hands-on calligraphy class. Bilingual support, mindful pace.
About this activity
Duration
8h
Languages
EN, JA
Group size
1–8 participants
Confirmation
Select a Date
Cancellation Policy
See the cancellation policy before booking.
Meeting Point
陽岳寺
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Highlights
- Monk-led zazen (90 min) with posture & breathing guidance
- Tea ceremony (≈150 min) with shojin cuisine and whisk-your-own usucha
- Calligraphy workshop (90 min): brush basics → finish on shikishi board
Description
Begin your wellness day at a quiet neighborhood temple. A resident monk introduces posture and breathing before guiding authentic zazen (with a short trial sit first). On request only, the keisaku (encouragement stick) may be offered to help restore focus.
Next, transfer to a dedicated tearoom for a formal tea experience with shojin cuisine. Learn room etiquette (how to enter, bow, and handle the chawan), watch selected temae movements, then whisk your own usucha and enjoy seasonal wagashi with plant-based dishes. Discover how season, utensils, and hospitality harmonize in the tearoom—wisdom rooted in the Way of Tea.
Round off with a hands-on calligraphy workshop: practice brush grip, ink control, and strokes before creating a final piece (your name in kanji or a meaningful character) on shikishi to take home.
Throughout, your guide provides cultural context and gentle pacing—so you leave centered, nourished, and inspired.
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Begin your wellness day at a quiet neighborhood temple. A resident monk introduces posture and breathing before guiding authentic zazen (with a short trial sit first). On request only, the keisaku (encouragement stick) may be offered to help restore focus.
Next, transfer to a dedicated tearoom for a formal tea experience with shojin cuisine. Learn room etiquette (how to enter, bow, and handle the chawan), watch selected temae movements, then whisk your own usucha and enjoy seasonal wagashi with plant-based dishes. Discover how season, utensils, and hospitality harmonize in the tearoom—wisdom rooted in the Way of Tea.
Round off with a hands-on calligraphy workshop: practice brush grip, ink control, and strokes before creating a final piece (your name in kanji or a meaningful character) on shikishi to take home.
Throughout, your guide provides cultural context and gentle pacing—so you leave centered, nourished, and inspired.
Included
What's Included
- English-speaking guide/interpreter (full day)
- Monk-led zazen program at a temple
- Formal tea ceremony with shojin cuisine (plant-based; seasonal menu)
- Calligraphy class with all materials; finished artwork on a shikishi board to take home
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages and any additional food or drinks not specified
- Personal purchases
Itinerary
- Meeting
陽岳寺
陽岳寺
- Visit 1.5h
見学、ガイドツアー
- Transport 0.5h
車
- Visit 1.5h
見学、ガイドツアー
- Transport 0.5h
車
- Visit 1.5h
新宿区
新宿
Important Information
Participation Requirements
- Attire: Modest, comfortable clothing; avoid strong fragrances out of respect for the temple and tearoom.
- Keisaku: The keisaku (encouragement stick) is offered only upon request.
- Photography: Only at designated times in the temple/tearoom; no photos during meditation or temae. Please follow on-site staff instructions.
- Shojin options: Please choose with or without the “five pungent roots” (garlic, onion, leek, chive, scallion) in advance. Allergies must be advised at least 48 hours prior.
- Accessibility: Some steps/uneven surfaces at the temple; chairs and cushions available on request.
- Weather: Runs rain or shine (the majority of the program is indoors).
Pricing
Pax x Tier Matrix
| Pax type | All group sizes |
|---|---|
| Adults (Ages 7-99) | ¥60,000 Per pax / Private only Ages 7-99 Counts toward capacity |
| Children (Ages 2-6) | ¥37,000 Per pax / Private only Ages 2-6 Counts toward capacity |
| Infants (Ages 0-1) | ¥0 Per pax / Private only Ages 0-1 Does not consume capacity |
Price is charged per participant. The total is calculated by multiplying the unit price by the number of participants.
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