
chisoku masters 1-day
Chisoku experience package you can do in 1 day. We’ve prepared various authentic Japanese experiences for body and soul. Perfect starter of Japanese culture – zazen meditation, traditional cuisine (shojin), tea ceremony. Forget about the whole world and feel the satisfaction with the present moment – the chisoku.
program:
• Zen Zazen meditation (1 hour): by a Zen Monk
Private Zazen meditation practice with a monk from one of Kamakura’s temples. Kamakura is known for the numerous zen temples and that is why it is the perfect place to experience the traditional meditation. The mindfulness in its purest form.
• Buddhist shojin cuisine (2.5 hours): by Mari Fujii or other
Shojin cuisine – the plant-based cuisine of Buddhist monks. It is based on seasonal ingredients and preparing it is in itself a mindfulness practice.
• Senchado tea ceremony(2 hours): by Taisen Karaki
Senchado (loose leaf green tea) tea ceremony is unusual even for the Japanese. We invite you to have this unique experience with the sencha tea master from Obaku Baisa school.
or
Chado tea ceremony (2 hours): by Kimihisa Meguro
Introduction and short practice of matcha (powdered green tea) tea ceremony with the tea master.
place:
Authentic tea house
for kishi-ke guests
1 day
important:
- We recommend you to book 1 month in advance to make sure the Masters are available
- The booking will be completed after we confirm the Masters
- English interpreters will assist you
- We recommend you to stay more than 2 days to fully appreciate the experiences
for visitors
1 day
important:
- Accommodation is not included
- The booking will be completed after we confirm the Masters
- English interpreters will assist you