Day Tour
Journey of “Connection” ～ From “Three-Way Satisfaction” to “Ten-Way Satisfaction”～
Price : JPY 120,000〜
Journey of “Connection” ～ From “Three-Way Satisfaction” to “Ten-Way Satisfaction”～
- Departure
- Fukui
- Destination
- Fukui
- Tour Code
- HMD001
Basic Itinerary
■Meeting Point: Kippoji Temple (吉峰寺）
Address: 35-2, Yoshimine, Eiheiji Town, Fukui, Japan
Map Code: 3C69+2G
■Model Itinerary
10:00-11:00 Learning the Good Old Life in Satoyama (woodland near a populated area)
11:00-11:40 Temple tour guided by a monk of Yoshimine Temple
11:40-12:40 Appreciating the Life of Cloths through Zen meditation Cushion Making Experience
12:10-12:40 Zen meditation instruction, and Zen meditation practice.
12:40-14:00 Dialogue with Monk at Kippoji Temple while Reflecting on Food
※We offer custom-made plans ranging from half-day to multi-day experiences. The plan may include
visits to head temple Eiheiji Temple (morning service, Zen meditation experience and more), Kippoji
Temple, sake brewery, accommodation, etc.
■Included in the price
・Interpreter guide fees
・Temple tour guided by a monk of Yoshimine Temple
・Zen meditation experience (with instruction)
・Lunch
・Zazen cushion-making experience, including the materials for creating a zafu
※Please note that transportation costs between the program location and the meeting point are NOT included
Meal
- Breakfast
- None
- Lunch
- 1 time(s)
- Dinner
- None
Tour/Activity Option
- The number of additional people (Please input xx-2 pax) (+10,000)
Assistant
English speaking guide
Departure Note
- Validity
-
2025-10-18 〜
2026-06-30
Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday
- Blackout
- Duration
- 240 minutes
Cancellation Policy
- 20-15 days prior to travel date
- 20%
- ★14 to 7 days before the service date
- 50%
- 6 to 1 day before the service date
- 100%
- On the service date / No show
- 100%
Remarks
■Included in the price aaa
・Interpreter guide fees
・Temple tour guided by a monk of Yoshimine Temple
・Zen meditation experience (with instruction)
・Lunch (2pax)
・Zazen cushion-making experience, including the materials for creating a zafu
※Please note that transportation costs between the program location and the meeting point are NOT included
※Please join with comfortable, well-worn walking shoes
Tour Price & Booking
■Tour price 120,000 JPY for 1-2 pax
For groups of 3 or more people, an additional ¥10,000 will be charged for each additional person.
■Please make a reservation for 1 person and input additional guests in the options section.
Good Old Life in Satoyama
Japanese good old way of life in the satoyama has been passed down
through generations. Learn about the local way of life and culture (such
as experiencing farming, local cuisine cooking and traditional events
according to the season and time of year) while interacting with the local
people.
Zen meditation Cushion Making Experience
At a local textile company, create your own Zen meditation cushion from
cloths and threads that would otherwise be discarded in the
manufacturing process. In this special experience program, you will
practice one of the teachings of Zen to “cherishing the life of things”. You
can take home your one and only original handmade Zen meditation
cushion in the world and use it in your daily life.
Dialogue with Monk at Kippoji Temple while Reflecting on Food
“Itadakimasu” (said before a meal to express appreciation) and
“Gochisousamadeshita” (said after a meal to express gratitude) are
familiar phrase and idea for Japanese people. Through the “Gokan no
Ge” (Sutra of Five Reflections) chanting of Zen monk, you will learn a
more practical way of approaching food. This will be an opportunity to
review your attitude towards food and your eating habits and learn
how to live a better daily life through dialogue with the monk.
Meeting Point
Kippoji Temple 吉峰寺
Price
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NTA Good Point !
Eiheiji Town has spontaneously absorbed the teachings and spirit which derive from the head temple Eiheiji Temple, which is renowned as a Zen training monastery, and has cultivated them as a culture. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you will be introduced to the local way of living and you will make your own connection with the “connection” that have been fostered here and be led into a world of infinite connection. We will provide you with a journey that will transform your sense of being in the connection into gratitude. The main highlight of this journey is a visit to Kippoji Temple, where Zen master Dogen spent a year before moving from Kyoto to Echizen（old name of Fukui）to establish Eiheiji Temple as the center for spreading Zen. Even now, several trainee monks at Eiheiji Temple are diligently in practice while cherishing their connection with the local residents. Immerse yourself in this place, experience Zen meditation and Buddhist vegetarian cuisine as you interact with the local residents and be embraced in the world of rich connection.