Recenter Your Body and Mind with Private Shojin Ryori Dinner and Zen Meditation at Sendai’s Zen Temple
Learn about Zen culture in this special experience at Rinnoji Temple
Rinnoji Temple has one of the best gardens in the Tohoku region, is a representative photo spot in Sendai, and is associated with the Date clan. On this private tour of the temple and Japanese garden, immerse yourself in Japanese culture as you listen to a talk about the history of Rinnoji Temple and Zen culture. After a prayer and zazen experience, you will enjoy a delicious shojin ryori meal.
The garden is a quiet and calm space where you can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, a green tunnel in summer, bright red leaves in autumn, and snow-covered trees in winter.
*This tour will be guided by professional English and Chinese interpreters.
*Please wear comfortable clothing for the Zen experience.
Tour at a glance
Cost
¥28,000 per person (based on a group of 15 participants)
*Please note that the price varies based on the number of participants
Participants
2 to 20 people
Booking Deadline
Requests for reservations for this experience must be made at least two weeks in advance.
Tour Length
Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes
Language Support
Japanese, English, and Chinese
Sample Itinerary and Plan Details
Plan details
1. Reserve the temple associated with the Date clan for private use after closing time.
2. Experience Zen meditation at a historic Zen temple and revitalize your mind and body.
3. Enjoy beautifully maintained gardens.
4. Cleanse your body from the inside out with shojin ryori (traditional Buddhist cuisine) that is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Schedule example
15:30: Meet with head monk (or staff)
15:35: After praying at the temple, begin soothing your soul with a guided zazen meditation
16:10: Receive special goshuin stamp from Rinnoji’s head monk
16:30: Japanese garden viewing
17:00: Enjoy a specially prepared, private shojin ryori meal; vegan and vegetarian meals also available
18:30: End tour
Reservation Inquiries
You can send a booking inquiry below. After we receive your inquiry, we will confirm if we can accommodate your group and tour dates and contact you from there.
Cancelation Policy
Our cancelation policy for this experience is below.
14 business days before date of experience
No charge
13 to 10 business days before date of experience
30% of total price
9 business days or less before date of experience
100% of total price
