Zen Day Retreat in Matsushima with Meditation Matcha and Shojin Ryori Lunch

Highlights

• Explore Zen culture with a guided tour of Zuigan-ji Temple and special room access
• Practice Zazen meditation in the serene environment of a historic Zen temple
• Savor a traditional Shojin Ryori lunch served in a historic Japanese setting
• Relax with a bowl of matcha while enjoying stunning bay views at Kanrantei
• Stroll through Entsu-in Temple’s moss garden and admire its Zen-inspired design

What to expect

Experience a full-day Zen retreat in Matsushima, including Zazen meditation at Zuigan-ji Temple, a Shojin Ryori lunch, and visits to Entsu-in Temple’s moss garden and Godaido Temple. Enjoy matcha with bay views and exclusive temple access.

What's included

• All admission fees and activity fees,All transportation fees during the tour,A bowl of matcha with sweets
• Lunch
• English-speaking guide

About this experience

Starting at

09:00

Group size

4–10 people

Schedule

1. 09:00
   Go to the Stained Glass "Paean for the Trees" at JR Sendai Station
2. 09:30
   Train Ride
3. 10:15
   Matcha Break at Kanrantei

   Begin your retreat with a calming matcha tea experience at Kanrantei, overlooking the stunning Matsushima Bay. This traditional tea break prepares your mind for the Zen practices to follow, while the serene atmosphere enhances the experience.

   
4. 10:50
   Godaido Temple

   Visit Godaido Temple, an emblem of Matsushima’s beauty and history. Marvel at its picturesque location and admire the surrounding bay, celebrated as one of Japan’s three most scenic spots.

   
5. 11:20
   Zuiganji Temple

   Explore Zuigan-ji Temple with an English-speaking priest, who will provide exclusive access to special rooms and share insights into Zen practices. Participate in a Zazen meditation session, learning traditional breathing techniques in a tranquil setting.

   
6. 13:10
   Lunch

   Enjoy a Shojin Ryori lunch at Entsu-in Temple, featuring seasonal vegetarian dishes in a serene, historic setting surrounded by beautiful gardens.

   
7. 14:55
   Entsu-in Temple

   Entsu-in Temple in Matsushima features serene moss gardens and a rock garden symbolizing the bay’s islands. Built to honor a young samurai heir, it offers a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful seasonal scenery.

   
8. 16:05
   Train Ride
9. 16:45
   Dismissal at Sendai Station

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Sendai Station

  Sendai Station, 1-1 Chuo, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

  

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  Please proceed to the stained glass "Paean for the Trees" located at the central concourse outside the ticket gates of JR Sendai Station.

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