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Zen practice in a Nostalgic Mountain Temple

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You can try  authentic Zen meditation visiting a local temple  surrounded by mountains. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

In this tour, you can experience a traditional "Zazen" sitting session" at a local temple, surrounded by beautiful mountains. The foundation of the temple dates back to the Heian period (8th century), and has been well maintained by local people and Buddhist priests. You will be able to enjoy green tea, sweet confectionary, interesting folktales, beautiful scenery, as well as Zazen session.

ITINERARY

[Kintetsu]Nagoya→Tomida→ [Sangi train, Sangi-line]Tomida→Nishi-Fujiwara→(Taxi)→Shobo-ji temple→Nishi-Fujiwara→Tomida→[Kintetsu]Tomida→ [Kintetsu]Nagoya

 

◆Sangi railway Sangi line, Nishi-Fujiwara Station
Sangi railway was established by two biggest cement companies in the Showa period as a freight railway, for transporting raw materials of cement (lime stones) about 80 years ago. After that, passenger trains were added, and have been used by local residents. Nishi-Fujiwara station, surrounded by mountains, has traditional type steam locomotives, which have been attracting sightseeing people, hiker and train fans.
(Hokusei line of Sangi railway has rare type of small trains. Only three railway companies have such a type of trains in Japan.)

◆ Narutani-jinja
Narutani-jinja was originally founded to guard Shobo-ji temple. It is dedicated to the God of Harvests & family safety, called “Oyama-kuni-ino-mokoto,”and has been worshipped by local people as the guardian god of the town. At the gate of this shrine, we are greeted by a pair of monkeys.

◆Shoboji temple
Shoboji temple is a Tendai-sect temple, which was founded by the priest, Dengyo Daishi (Saicho) who started the Tendai Sect of Buddhism in Japan. It was burned down by fire in 1580, but rebuilt by the priest Gudo Okushi-Zenshi, and became a temple of Rinzai-sect (Myosinji sub-sect). This temple is dedicated to Jyuichimen (eleven faces)-Senjyu (thousand hands)-Kanzeon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara in Sanskrit). The garden located in front of the main building of the temple was built in Heian period (8 century), in the special circuit style, called Tsukiyama-style.) Many people including hikers visit this place, to enjoy cool air blown from Narutani wall and hiking in the Fujiwara Mountain.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you cancel your reservation, the following cancellation fees and remittance charge will be charged:
(1) 14-3 days before the program day: 20 % of the program fee
(2) 2 days before the program day: 50 % of the program fee
(3) one day before, on the departure day, or cancellation without notice: 100 % of the program fee

PROGRAM FEE

Basic Fee (Per Group)
26,000JPY
Fee per Person
10,000JPY

Total Price = Basic Fee + Fee per Person * Number of Participants + Tax

STARTING TIME
7:15~
DURATION
8 hours
LOCATION

Sangi-line Nishi-Fujiwara station

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INCLUSIONS

・Guiding fee
・Admission fee
・Travel expenses during the tour. (For taxis or hired cars, additional fee will be charged.)

EXCLUSIONS

Lunch, beverages, Travel expenses to the meeting place, Sightseeing activities

NOTIFICATIONS

◆Please follow the guide's instruction during the program. We shall not be responsible for any accident caused by disregard of the instructions.
◆Please advise us if you have any religious or health restrictions, allergies, or the case where you would like to request a special care for participants, including children. Please email us at info@truejapantours.com to check an availability and share the information.
Please note that any programs booked without an inquiry will not be guaranteed.
◆Our services are mainly offered in English. In addition, services in other languages, such as Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian are also available. In case you would like services in languages other than English, please inquire us at info@truejapantours.com as soon as possible. We will check an availability.
◆Our business hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays. For inquiries received outside the business hours, we will look into it and respond on the next business day
◆Before booking, please email us at info@truejapantours.com to check an availability.
Please note that any programs booked without an inquiry will not be guaranteed..

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