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Singing Bowl Sound Bath in a Historic Japanese Teahouse

Kagoshima, Japanby 鹿児島の本当の魅力に触れる 地元ガイドと巡る隠れた名所ツアー

  • 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 10 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

Step into the peaceful atmosphere of Tamazato Garden for a small-group sound bath experience in a historic Japanese teahouse. Meet your host at the Kuromon (Black Gate), then take a short walk through the garden while learning a little about its history and connection to the Shimadzu family. After entering the traditional teahouse, settle in for a relaxing sound bath with crystal singing bowls. Take time to simply listen, rest, and experience the sound and vibrations in this quiet space. After the sound bath, enjoy a simple cup of Japanese green tea or hojicha and spend a little time relaxing before the experience ends. This is a small-group experience, allowing for a calm and unhurried pace. The experience begins and ends at Tamazato Garden. Transportation to the meeting point is not included.

What's included

  • English- and Japanese-speaking host
  • Tea house usage fee
  • Guided walk through Tamazato Garden
  • Crystal singing bowl sound bath session
  • Gratuities for your host (optional): If you enjoyed your experience, tips for your guide are always appreciated and help support future tours.
  • Travel insurance is NOT included. Guests may arrange their own travel insurance if desired.
  • Taxi fares are not included in the experience price. A taxi can be arranged upon request. The fare depends on the estimated cost at the time of booking. Please pay the driver directly.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Tamazato House Gardens of Shimazu

    5 min

    Meet your host at the Kuromon (Black Gate), the main entrance to Tamazato Garden. After a short welcome, you’ll hear a brief introduction to the garden and its connection to the Shimadzu family. ※ If arriving by car, free parking is available directly across the crosswalk from the gate. Please park within the marked white spaces.

  2. 2

    Tamazato House Gardens of Shimazu

    15 min

    Walk through Tamazato Garden: Take a relaxed walk through Tamazato Garden with your host. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while learning a little about the garden, its history, and the historic teahouse.

  3. 3

    Tamazato House Gardens of Shimazu

    1.2 hours

    Singing Bowl Sound Bath in the Historic Teahouse: Enter the historic teahouse and settle in for a singing bowl sound bath. Relax and experience the sound and vibrations of crystal singing bowls in this peaceful traditional space. After the sound bath, enjoy a simple cup of Japanese green tea or hojicha and take a little time to unwind before the experience ends.

Meeting and pickup

Please meet your host just inside the main entrance (Black Gate) of Tamazato Garden. Your host will be waiting with a sign and will guide you to the historic teahouse. 【For Taxi Drivers】 Please show this address to your driver: 場所:旧島津氏玉里邸庭園(黒門) 住所:〒890-0012 鹿児島県鹿児島市玉里町27-20

End point

Please meet your host just inside the main entrance (Black Gate) of Tamazato Garden. Your host will be waiting with a sign and will guide you to the historic teahouse. 【For Taxi Drivers】 Please show this address to your driver: 場所:旧島津氏玉里邸庭園(黒門) 住所:〒890-0012 鹿児島県鹿児島市玉里町27-20

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • By booking this experience, guests confirm that they have reviewed the activity details and are responsible for assessing their own fitness to participate. The experience includes walking, garden paths, sitting or lying on tatami mats, and a sound bath. Guests must follow the host’s safety instructions and stop participating if they feel unwell. Pregnant guests and those with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions should consult a qualified healthcare professional before booking. Guests are responsible for obtaining any travel or medical insurance they consider appropriate. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, guests acknowledge and accept the ordinary and inherent risks of participation. Nothing in this notice excludes or limits any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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