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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Jigen-ji Temple Prayer Stick Burning Ritual
Fukujusan Jigen-ji Temple
Fukujusan Jigen-ji Temple
Jigen-ji Temple Prayer Stick Burning Ritual

Head priest Ryojyun Shionuma, famous around the world for his incredible feats of endurance and faith, leads this special Buddhist ceremony.

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)

 

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)

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

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

Experience hand-writing “shakyo” Buddhist sutra texts at our temple’s “Sadayoshi Hall.”

500 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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90-Minute Iaido Training Experience in Yamagata Prefecture
Murayama City Tourism and Products Association
Murayama City Tourism and Products Association
90-Minute Iaido Training Experience in Yamagata Prefecture

Learn the basics of iaido and view an authentic iaido performance!

8,800 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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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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“Konnichi wa Kamisama!” Say Hello to Japanese Gods Hidden on Sendai Backroads
Tabimusubi, Inc.
Tabimusubi, Inc.
“Konnichi wa Kamisama!” Say Hello to Japanese Gods Hidden on Sendai Backroads

You can find Japanese gods everywhere, but some of these locations are a big surprise!

2,000 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!

55,000 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 own bracelet to remember your special trip to Matsushima, Japan!

1,000 JPY– (tax included)