Temples and Shrines / Zazen Meditation / Shakyo (Sutra Copying)experience programs

“Shakyo,”the act of copying sutras, and “Zazen” meditation are originally Buddhist practices, but recently, more and more people are incorporating them into their lives as part of their spiritual training. Connect with yourself by experiencing these spiritual practices at temples such as Saiho-ji and Rinno-ji.

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"Shakyo" Sutra Copying at Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple
Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple
Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple
"Shakyo" Sutra Copying at Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple

You can freely experience hand-writing “shakyo” Buddhist sutra texts at our temple’s “Sadayoshi Hall.” There are 6 types of sutra texts which you can choose from based on how much time you have.

500 JPY– (tax included)

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Prayer Bead Bracelet Making at a Historical Temple
Entsuin Temple
Entsuin Temple
Prayer Bead Bracelet Making at a Historical Temple

Make your very own bracelet to remember your special trip to Matsushima and Japan!

1,000 JPY– (tax included)

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2-Hour Iaido Samurai Experience in Yamagata
Murayama City Tourism and Products Association
Murayama City Tourism and Products Association
2-Hour Iaido Samurai Experience in Yamagata

Learn the art of quickly drawing the sword to respond to attacks at the birthplace of iaido!

13,200 JPY– (tax included)

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90-Minute Iaido Training Experience in Yamagata
Murayama City Tourism and Products Association
Murayama City Tourism and Products Association
90-Minute Iaido Training Experience in Yamagata

View an authentic iaido performance and learn the basics of iaido!

8,800 JPY– (tax included)

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40-Minute Iaido Demonstration & Samurai Show
Murayama City Tourism and Products Association
Murayama City Tourism and Products Association
40-Minute Iaido Demonstration & Samurai Show

Enjoy an authentic performance from a 6th rank iaido master demonstrating cutting techniques right before your eyes!

55,000 JPY– (tax included)

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5-Hour Private Iaido Training Experience
Murayama City Tourism and Products Association
Murayama City Tourism and Products Association
5-Hour Private Iaido Training Experience

Take your iaido training even deeper with this personal training experience taught by a sword master!

33,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Saturday Night Zen Meditation at Rinnoji Temple
Rinnoji Temple
Rinnoji Temple
Saturday Night Zen Meditation at Rinnoji Temple

There are two 40-minute zazen sessions (you must stay for both if you join). Become enlightened through zazen meditation by making your body and spirit one and not allowing yourself to be distracted by anything.

0 JPY– (tax included)

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Evil Energy Annihilation Ceremony Performed by Master Swordsman
Akiu Shrine
Akiu Shrine
Evil Energy Annihilation Ceremony Performed by Master Swordsman

Master Swordsman Yoshihiro Abe symbolically "cuts" away negative energy from your life at Akiu Shrine!

22,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Battle Princess Blessing from the Heavens Ceremony
Akiu Shrine
Akiu Shrine
Battle Princess Blessing from the Heavens Ceremony

Actress and voice actress Nayu Kazetani, recognized as Akiu Shrine's first "Battle Princess," will bless participants with good luck in this special ceremony.

22,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Bad Luck Self-Destruction Ceremony
Akiu Shrine
Akiu Shrine
Bad Luck Self-Destruction Ceremony

"Cut" away your bad luck with a real Japanese katana sword!

33,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Temple Tour with Monks
Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple
Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple
Temple Tour with Monks

It has been about 800 years since Amida Nyorai's treasures were passed down from the surviving members of the refugee Heike clan. In this experience, temple monks will share some of the deep history found all around the precincts of Jogi N…

0 JPY– (tax included)

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Miyagi Olle Trail Okumatsushima Course Hike with a Guide
Goshurun Matsushima
Goshurun Matsushima
Miyagi Olle Trail Okumatsushima Course Hike with a Guide

Learn and experience more with a local guide on a beautiful trail!

4,400 JPY– (tax included)

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Mysterious Matsushima: A Walk to a Sacred Place
Goshurun Matsushima
Goshurun Matsushima
Mysterious Matsushima: A Walk to a Sacred Place

Try a unique running and walking tour around a beautiful bay area!

3,300 JPY– (tax included)

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Tome City "Food Footpath" Guided Walk
IZUNUMA NOUSAN Co., Ltd.
IZUNUMA NOUSAN Co., Ltd.
Tome City "Food Footpath" Guided Walk

Enjoy a guided walk around Izunuma Lake while viewing the picturesque Japanese countryside filled with forests and rice fields. Also you’ll be able to sample the regional flavors during rest periods through the included snacks made from lo…

3,000 JPY– (tax included)

 

Buddhist Sutra and Image Copying "Shakyo" & "Shabutsu"
Rinnoji Temple
Rinnoji Temple
Buddhist Sutra and Image Copying "Shakyo" & "Shabutsu"

Try sutra (“shakyo”) and Buddhist image (“shabutsu”) tracing. Experience peace of mind while becoming familiar with temples and Buddhism!

500 JPY– (tax included)