Takahama is the best place to give Zen meditation a try! The town has a long history with Zen and is the birthplace of Soyen Shaku, the famous Zen Buddhist Master who was the first to teach Zen to Westerners. The Abbot of Daijoji Temple welcomes anyone curious about Zen meditation, regardless of age, gender, or personal beliefs. He will introduce you to the basic principles of Zen and how to experience it yourself. Daijoji is a beautiful temple located on the outer edge of Takahama, next to the forest – the perfect location to feel at peace.
Activity Information
| Practice Zazen (Zen meditation) in a Zen temple | |
| Capacity | 1-10 people |
|---|---|
| Duration | 40 minutes |
| Operation hours | Upon Request (Morning session or afternoon session) |
| Business hours | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Closed day(s) | During Obon Festival and New Year |
| Price | Free * Zazen experience |
| Address | 31-3, Hiki, Takahama-cho Oi-gun, Fukui, 919-2383, Japan |
| Website | http://daijoji.net/ |
Facility and Others
| What to bring | None |
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| Free WiFi | Not available |
| Smoking / Non-smoking | Non-smoking area |
| Western toilet | Yes |
| Parking | There is a large parking lot |
| Pick up service | Not available |
| Deadline of reservations | We recommend booking a few days in advance (feel free to ask) |