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Experience Zen art, Zen philosophy, and zazen at a Zen temple in Kamakura

USD78.70(JPY12,450)
Kanagawa
  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    180minutes
  • Time:
    09:30 / 13:30 / 15:30
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / English
  • Popular Spots:
    Shonan / Kamakura / Enoshima / Kamakura
Participants(Min.):
5 People
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Price(Aged 10 years and above) USD 78.70
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
32 days prior by 00:00

Activity

The venue is Kamakura, which is rich in history and nature. The place is popular among foreigners and it takes about an hour by train from Tokyo.

The venue is a Zen temple with a history of about 650 years

Explanation on zazen and Enso by the chief priest.

Draw Ensō on a handmade paper certified as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. You can take the calligraphy with the Ensō drawn on it as a lucky charm.

Enjoy the experience, the pure Japanese architecture, and the beautiful garden at the Zen temple.

A Zen temple in the precincts of Engakuji is used for private use.

Schedule

  • You will be explained about Zen experience with documents.

    Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception.

  • Draw Ensō of Zen art with a brush (before)

    Ensō is a circular symbolic representation of enlightenment, truth, Buddha-nature, and the entire universe. First of all, feel free to draw a circle with a brush.

  • Zazen will be teached by the chief priest.

    The chief priest teaches zazen (座禅: zazen), and Zen meditation (坐禅: zazen) three times. The reason for the three times is that the foundation of zazen consists of three parts.

  • Talk about Ensō and draw the Ensō of zazen art on Sekishu-Banshi paper which is one of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage(after)

    After the second zazen, you will hear a Zen picturesque story. This picturesque story is an important philosophy that all Zen monks must learn. You can find a secret of Ensō in this story. After learning the meaning of Ensō and preparing your mind with zazen, draw Ensō again. The second time you will draw on a special paper, Sekishu-Banshi paper. Sekishu-Banshi paper has been selected as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and is made by a manufacturing method that has continued for more than a thousand years.

  • Break and share experience impressions

    End of the activity

Included in the Fee

Activity fee

Not included in the Fee

Temple admission fee 300 yen, Venue for temple worship at the event (example: your own worship amount at shrines and temples)
English interpreter (optional): Our experience is basically conducted in Japanese. Our interpreter is available as an optional service. For Zen courses, we highly recommend you to have our interpreter service to maintain quality.

Meeting Place

In front of Kigenin Enkakuji main gate

416 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 247-0062

Directions

Nearest Station：JR Kitakamakura Station

Directions to Nearest Station：On foot

Distance from Nearest Station：1 minute

Destination by Taxi：Enkakuji Temple

Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

Please come in comfortable clothes. Please refrain from wearing skirts.

Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 7 days before date of use
    40%
  • After 3 days before date of use
    60%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    100%

Notes

・ It is prohibited to contact the event venue itself (eg: Kigenin).
・ The experience may be canceled due to equipment's malfunction or breakdown. Even if it is canceled, we will not be able to compensate for travel expenses to your destination.

Organizer

Regional Branding Institute/Kigenin Enkakuji

416 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 247-0062

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Dates2024/06/02
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