ZEN Meditation with a Japanese Monk in Odawara Castle

A meditation experience with a Japanese monk at the top of Odawara Castle Main Keep. This experience is held outside of business hours, so the venue is reserved for exclusive use. Forget about your daily life as your monk guides you through this special space and activity. Spend some time relaxing and reflecting during the meditational experience. You can also enjoy a spectacular view from the top of the castle. A scenic beauty surrounded by the sea and mountains from the exclusive access to the top floor of Odawara Castle while you discover traditional techniques to find peace and balance in our lives. 5:00pm: Meet at the entrance of Odawara Castle Main Keep 5:15pm: Experience to start 6:45pm: Experience to finish A person must be 18 years old or above to join this experience.

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   Odawara Castle Tenshukaku

   1.5 hours

   A meditation experience with an English-speaking monk at the top of Odawara Castle Main Keep. This experience is held outside of business hours, so the venue is reserved for exclusive use. Spend some time relaxing and reflecting during the meditational experience. Chairs will be available to make the setting as comfortable as possible. A scenic beauty surrounded by the sea and mountains from the exclusive access to the top floor of Odawara Castle while you discover traditional techniques to find peace and balance in our lives. The host is Tomomi Iwayama, the priest of Ganshu-ji Temple in Odawara. He shares to the modern world the importance, culture, and techniques of ZEN towards individuals and corporates for many years. Participants in past events are from different backgrounds and have included everyone from curious individuals to team building events with Google Japan. A person must be 18 years old or above to join this experience.

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   Odawara Castle Tenshukaku

   10 min

   Meeting at the entrance of Odawara Castle Main Keep. This is where the tour will start.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A person must be 18 years old or above to join this experience.

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