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A limited experience at Ryosoku-in, a sub-temple of Kennin-ji in Kyoto, combining meditation, Japan's four seasons, and ROKU Japanese craft gin.
A small-group experience in the quiet space of Ryosoku-in, a sub-temple of Kennin-ji in Kyoto, combining walking meditation and zazen, seasonal sensations, and a mindful tasting using ROKU.
Indicative Price: USD 750〜 (per group)
Step into the quiet space of Ryosoku-in in Kyoto. Set aside sightseeing for a while, and turn your attention to your breath and bodily sensations.
Walk the garden step by step, focusing on the sensation of your feet on the ground. This simple act becomes a way to feel the air of Kyoto more deeply.
The light in the garden, the rustle of leaves, the scent of the season. Take in, with all five senses, the small changes you usually pass by.
After meditating, enjoy a ROKU tasting in a private space. The season you've felt through sight and sound is completed, at last, through taste.
The itinerary below is a model plan. The content and order can be adjusted to match your interests, fitness level, travel companions, and preferred pace.
Visit Ryosoku-in in the afternoon. Center your breath and bodily awareness through walking meditation and zazen, turn your attention to the sounds, scents, and scenery of the season, then experience a ROKU tasting in a private space. Takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Not included, as this is a day tour
A day experience. Participants must generally be 20 or older, with one group per day, up to about 6 people. Available in Japanese and English. Transportation costs are separate. Please check the latest conditions at the time of booking regarding cancellation terms and the exact time of the experience. Prices, schedule, and accommodation are subject to change. The latest conditions will be provided with your official quote.
Source: Amnet no Tabi
We can adjust the number of days, amount of travel, food, and cultural experiences to match your preferences.