Zazen & meditation
Zazen, sutra copying and meditation sessions at Kyoto temples, many with English guidance.
Next 30 days
Sun, Nov 8
07:30
Kennin-ji Senkōkai Monthly Zazen
Runs Nov 8 – Jan 10
Anytime
体 · Experiences
Daisen-in Private Zazen (Daitoku-ji)
大仙院（大徳寺塔頭）貸切座禅
Premium course from ¥30,000/group (1–7 people, ~90 min: zazen + garden tour + matcha); Standard course from ¥45,000/group (up to 80 people)
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ daisen-in.net
体 · Experiences
Early Morning Buddhist Service & Meditation at Higashi Honganji
東本願寺 早朝勤行・瞑想体験
About US$30 per person (booking platform price)
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ getyourguide.com
体 · Experiences
Hitotsubu no Zen (Candy Zen) at Taizo-in, Myoshin-ji
退蔵院 ひと粒の禅
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ note.com
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Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour with Lunch (MagicalTrip)
京都 禅寺坐禅＋庭园＋精进料理半日游
About US$93–108 per adult, lunch included (booking platform price)
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ tripadvisor.co.za
体 · Experiences
Ryosokuin Zazen Experience
両足院（建仁寺塔頭）坐禅体験
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ ryosokuin.com
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Shakyo (Sutra Copying) at Shourinji Temple
勝林寺 写経体験
About ¥1,500 when booking directly at the temple; platform packages about ¥13,000 per person
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ veltra.com
体 · Experiences
Zazen & Matcha with the Abbot at Jusho-in (Myoshin-ji)
妙心寺 寿聖院 座禅＋抹茶（住職指導）
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ getyourguide.com
Frequently asked
Do I need to book zazen?
Often yes; see each listing.