Enjoy a special zazen experience at Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage Site in the Arashiyama area
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Tenryuji Temple is located in Arashiyama, one of Kyoto's most popular tourist destinations. As a Zen temple where monks attain enlightenment through zazen, they regularly hold zazen experience sessions. Among them, the zazen experience tour sponsored by Kyoto Brighton Hotel is a little special!
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- Tenryuji Temple, a famous World Heritage Site representing Arashiyama
- The peaceful moment with a limited number of participants
- Listening to the birds chirping
- Explanations about zazen and directions to the various halls are also available in English
Tenryuji Temple, a famous World Heritage Site representing Arashiyama
Tenryu-ji Temple is one of the five Zen temples that represent Kyoto. The grounds are vast and there are many things to see, such as a beautiful garden and a huge painting of dragon and clouds. In particular, the garden, which uses Arashiyama as a backdrop and retains the vestiges of when it was created approximately 700 years ago, is world-famous and attracts many tourists to enjoy the scenery that changes in each season.
The peaceful moment with a limited number of participants
Tenryuji Temple, which is crowded with people during the day, will be reserved for only 20 people. Before the gates open to the general public, guests staying at Kyoto Brighton Hotel will be able to enjoy a quiet moment. After arriving at Tenryuji Temple around 7:30 in the morning, the tour starts with a zazen experience. This is also special, as you can practice zazen in front of the beautiful garden that has been designated as a special place of scenic beauty. The place is also where monks actually practice, but even beginners can participate with confidence as detailed lectures will be given.
Listening to the birds chirping
A beautiful garden with no one around. In the clear air of early morning, you can hear the chirping of birds and the sound of water. When you place yourself in the silence where you can even hear the sound of the wind blowing through the trees, the tension in your shoulders seems to naturally relax. The comfort of becoming ''nothingness'' while becoming one with the garden and nature is a blissful time that cannot be described in words. You can fully experience the charm of zazen.
Explanations about zazen and directions to the various halls are also available in English
Lectures on zazen and information on the painting of dragon and clouds are also available in English. Enjoy the free time to stroll around and take photos of the beauty of the cherry blossoms as seen from the various halls. After returning to the hotel, enjoy a delicious breakfast. The day will begin with a refreshing and fulfilling morning activity. In 2024, the tour will be held on April 4th. Please check the official website for details.
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Kyoto Brighton Hotel is located in an area with excellent access to many World Heritage sites, such as Nijo Castle and Ginkaku-ji Silver Pavilion. There are many shops nearby selling Japanese ingredients, where you can enjoy buying soy sauce, miso, etc. It is about 5min walk to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, recommended for morning walks and running courses. In addition, the concierge knows well about Kyoto, where you can feel free to ask about sightseeing, restaurants, traditional crafts, etc. During cherry blossoms and autumn foliage seasons, there are special tours available for private viewing. The average size of guest rooms is 42 square meters, spacious enough to accommodate large suitcases, and equipped with comfortable sofas. There are a variety of restaurants in the hotel, including western food, teppanyaki (wagyu), traditional Japanese, Chinese, and a bar lounge. This is a hotel where you can arrange everything about Kyoto, including gourmet food and Kyoto-like experiences.
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