15 Best Zen Meditation Sessions in Kyoto

“Yutaka was an incredible guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely excited to share the depth of Kyoto’s history with us. He had a gift for explaining all the little details throughout the tour, whether we were visiting Buddhist temples, SRead more”

“It was very well organised, nicely designed and pleasant”

“Great value for money - our host was so friendly, kind and gave great information. I felt very lucky and grateful that she shared this historic ceremony with us”

“We had a lovely afternoon learning about the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Our guide was informative and her passion for this tradition showed in her delivery. Would recommend if you wanted to experience a traditional tea ceremony.”

“Very pleasant and relaxing evening. The monk and guide were so nice. The time was changed to 19:00 instead of 11:00 and it was much better. Highly recommend for those who love meditation”

“Andrew’s knowledge and passion about landscaping and Zen gardens is incredible! I learned so much about the history and design of gardens, and a lot of interesting tidbits about the culture. These are the kinds of things you’d only learn from an ex-pat who’s been…”

“Great way to get out of Kyoto and see sites! Biking is a favorite activity in any town/city... this was no exception! Loved the ride along the river, all the things we saw as we moved around town and out to the edges to see…”

“Our day with Yutaka was simply wonderful from beginning to end. His calm presence and thoughtful guidance made the whole journey truly special. I’ve been meditating on my own for 7 years, but this experience offered something deeper — a chance to visit several beautiful…”

“5+ stars! Teri was absolutely amazing-so friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable. Her energy was wonderful, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience!”

“I feel like I learned a lot. Our guide, Yutaka, was very enthusiastic and humorous. He taught me how to meditate, which I believe will be very helpful in the future. During meditation, the master invited us to be hit on the shoulders with a…”

“We had a private tour with our tour guide Hiro. He was really friendly and knew a lot of Interesting facts about the shrine. we decided not to go the mountain top for the monkeys, because we didn't bring our good walking shoes, so instead…”

“Amazing experience our guide was amazing and the ceremony was beautiful and the meditation was a wonderful experience”

“On a adoré cette expérience ! Première partie avec l’histoire des samouraï et l’historique de la résidence. Ensuite on est en deux groupes différents pour faire de la méditation et contempler des sabres, et le moment préféré : initiation au sabre sur des morceaux de…”

“I recently took a guided tour to two of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks—Fushimi Inari Shrine and Fuhuji Temple—and it was a truly remarkable experience. The tour was well-paced, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the stunning sites without fRead more”

“solo female traveller here - wanting something different/new? do this!! it’s the perfect start to your morning. Uyesugi is so calm, informative and knowledgeable. He will guide you through zen meditation and then make you an amazing singleRead more”