🌿 Discover Japanese Spirit in Ashikaga 🌿

~ Zazen, Nature, and Tea Ceremony ~

✨ Tour Highlights

Experience the essence of Japanese spirituality through zazen meditation, seasonal nature and bird watching, and a peaceful tea ceremony in a temple garden. Learn about the harmony of Buddhism and nature, while finding inner peace and mindfulness in a historic temple setting.

📍 Location

Yamakawa Chorin-ji Temple (Soto Zen, Fukujusan Chorin-ji)
1142 Yamakawa-cho, Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan
Famous for autumn foliage and the kingfisher birds that can be seen year-round at the temple pond.

📌 Tour Information

• Minimum participants: 2 (up to 20)

• Language: Japanese

• Duration: approx. 3–4 hours

• Meeting point: On-site (transportation can be arranged)

• Experiences: Zazen meditation, nature & bird watching, Dharma talk & temple stroll, tea ceremony

• Reservation: At least 2 weeks in advance (last-minute bookings upon request)

🔑 This Tour is Recommended For

• Travelers interested in Zen and Buddhist culture

• Nature lovers who want to discover Japan’s harmony with the environment

• Anyone seeking mindfulness and inner peace

• Visitors who wish to experience authentic Japanese spirituality

👉 “Find tranquility and connect with the Japanese spirit through Zen, nature, and tea.”