Zen Meditaition at Kumanokodo Koguchi Seizouji

Enjoy an authentic Zen experience. You can practice Zazen (seated meditation) under careful guidance at a temple situated on a hill with a beautiful view. For those unable to sit in the traditional cross-legged posture, we recommend "chair Zazen." We host this session in the hope of enriching your journey—offering a deeper spiritual experience through meditation—before you tackle the climactic sections of the Kumano Kodo World Heritage route 15:30 – Check-in begins Served: Matcha green tea and Japanese sweets, followed by a choice of Japanese tea, water, coffee, or black tea. Around 16:00 Talk on the Kumano Kodo, Zen meditation, and a Dharma message. 16:30 – 17:20 – Zen meditation experience. Afterwards – Q&A session (time permitting). While the guiding monk is not fluent in English, he will provide attentive and thorough guidance using a translation device. We hope you will take this opportunity to experience it for yourself.

We offer a Zazen (seated meditation) session designed for Kumano Kodo hikers, allowing for a deeper spiritual experience. The program includes the following: Preparation and serving of matcha green tea. A Dharma talk by the monk regarding the Kumano Kodo and Zazen. Instruction on Zazen (including instructions for chair-based Zazen). Zazen practice: two 20-minute sessions (chair-based Zazen is also perfectly acceptable). Chanting of sutras to pray for safety. A Q&A session at the end.

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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