3 h

About this activity

"Hi everyone, I am Komiya from the Enichizan Choushou temple. Choushou temple was built in Kamakura period which is about 800 years ago.When you come to the Choushou temple, you can leave your worry and anxiety and enjoy the quiet, peaceful and solemn atmosphere while walking around the temple. I am the person in charge of the introduction. As a female abbot, I can guide and introduce the works and the temple in a different aspect. I am very much looking forward to meeting you all"
• First, we will discover the temple and all its symbolism, history and details, Thanks to your personal interpreter, you'll be able to ask all the questions you wish to deepen your knowledge of Buddhism while being able to hold and examine all the relics usually forbidden to common folks.
• Then, you will be invited to partake to the monks regular activities and to share their way of life for a little while.
• Practice together a form of meditative calligraphy, copying Sutras with a brush-pencil
• Finally, together with the monks you will learn how to chant the Japanese Buddhism Sutra and enjoy the hypnotic effect of it.
An interpreter will be with you at all times.

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Included

Interpreter/guide Escorting to/from the destination
Local host
Japanese Calligraphy practice
Buddhist chanting participation
Lunch
Insurance
Souvenir
Entry/Admission - Choshoji Temple

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation Fee

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Please note that your reservation with us may be canceled due to inclement weather conditions or heavy rain. If so, we will contact you at least one hour prior to your reservation via your original booking site.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

65%

Original

25%

Aquatic

20%

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