Private Zen Meditation with a Monk in Tokyo
Sit zazen with the head monk inside a 400-year-old temple usually closed to the public, just minutes from Roppongi — a calm, English-guided introduction to Zen with tea and sweets.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/06/30 01:00 – 2026/06/30
- Where
- Private Temple in Hiroo (via TOKI)（Hiroo area, Minato City, Tokyo (about 20 min from Roppongi)）
- City
- Tokyo
- Getting there
- Near Hiroo Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line); exact location shared on booking.
- Price
- Private experience — contact the operator for pricing
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Near Hiroo Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line); exact location shared on booking. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Private experience — contact the operator for pricing. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- a wellness reset, culture seekers, solo-goers
Highlights
- Zazen led by the temple's head monk
- Access to a normally closed historic temple
- Tea and Japanese sweets afterward
Background & story
Zazen seated meditation is the core practice of Zen Buddhism; this private session lets visitors experience it personally with a monk.
Good to know
Fully English-guided and beginner-friendly; the 2-hour session can be adjusted. Book ahead as it is private and exclusive.