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Authentic Zen Experience at Gionji Temple in Chofu, Tokyo

Authentic Zen Experience at Gionji Temple in Chofu, Tokyo

Looking for a retreat from a hectic daily life where you can finding peace of mind? How about a relaxed 1.5-hour zen experience at a serene temple surrounded by lush green, less than an hour away from central Tokyo? In this session, you can experience za (read more)
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Shakyo Sutra Copying Experience at Gionji Temple in Tokyo

Shakyo Sutra Copying Experience at Gionji Temple in Tokyo

Experience shakyo, a practice of hand-copying Buddhist sutras, and find peace of mind at a quiet temple surrounded by lush green in Chofu City, Tokyo. Shakyo has long been part of religious training for Buddhist monks, but it has recently become a popula (read more)
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Private Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience at Gionji Temple in Tokyo

Private Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience at Gionji Temple in Tokyo

If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, how about a Japanese-style tea ceremony experience led by the head priest at a serene temple surrounded by lush green? While you are there, you can also take a tour around the main ha (read more)
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Taiko Drum Experience at Historic Temple in Tokyo

Taiko Drum Experience at Historic Temple in Tokyo

Whether it’s a  s amurai movie or k abuki theater, taiko  drum sounds are an integral part of Japanese tradition and culture. Join this 2-hour taiko playing experience at Tokyo’s Gionji Temple surrounded by nature, and try out a wide va (read more)
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Wagashi Sweets Making Experience in Tokyo

Wagashi Sweets Making Experience in Tokyo

Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets often served with Japanese tea, and known for their delicate tastes, as well as artistic appearances. Join this 1-hour class and learn the techniques of wagashi making from the chief chef of a long-established  (read more)
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Wagashi Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony Experience at Gionjij Temple in Tokyo

Wagashi Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony Experience at Gionjij Temple in Tokyo

Join this 2-hour class held at a serene temple in Tokyo and learn wagashi making and tea ceremony at once from specialists in the respective fields. Wagashi sweets and matcha green tea are staples of traditional Japanese tea ceremony. In this class (read more)
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Scented Omamori Charm Making Workshop at Gionji Temple in Chofu, Tokyo

Scented Omamori Charm Making Workshop at Gionji Temple in Chofu, Tokyo

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and join this 1-hour workshop to make your original scented omamori, a Japanese lucky charm, at a quiet temple surrounded by nature. This is an intimate small group experience led by the wife of the head priest  (read more)
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