Established in 1599, Jusho-in Zen Buddhist Temple is one of the 46 sub-temples situated in Japan’s largest Zen Buddhist monastery, Myoshinji Temple.
Experience Zen in a quiet temple that is closed to the public. Receive direct instruction from Zen monks on meditation. Zen meditation whilst you enjoy a sophisticated and extraordinary experience.
Solo visitors are welcome. If the number of participants is fewer than 5, a minimum fee equivalent to 5 persons applies. Sessions accommodate up to 50 persons. Available any day between 8AM and 9PM — simply contact us to arrange your preferred date and time.
| Reqired time | Fee(tax incl) | Minimum number of people | Remarks | |
| Zen meditation | 60 minutes | ¥5,000 | groups of 5 or more | If the number of partipants is less than 5, the fee for five people will be charged |
| 90 minutes | ¥7,000 | |||
| Japanese tea experience | 30 minutes | ¥2,000 | ||
| Japanese calligraphy | 90 minutes | ¥8,000 |
Menu combinations other than the above are also possible. Please contact usfor more information.
*Our temple does not have bilingual monks; an interpreter will be required for the Q&A session. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding.
*Credit card prepayment
*Cancellation policy
14 to 2 days before: 30%
Day before: 50%
Day of reservation: 100%
| Schedule | ||
| 60 minutes | 90 minutes | |
| explanation | 20 minutes | 20 minutes |
| zazen meditation | 25 minutes | 20 minutes |
| break and tips | --- | 10 minutes |
| zazen meditation | --- | 25 minutes |
| Q&A | 10 minutes | 10minutes |
Zen priest guides you to practice Zen meditation by providing a lecture on the significance of Zen Buddhism as part of the Japanese culture. Beginners welcome!
- Advance reservation required
- Minimum 5 people/maximum 50 people
- ( If the number of partipants is less than 5, the fee for five people will be charged )
- Available anytime between 8AM to 9PM
Ready to experience Zen?
Book your session →If you have any questions, please contact us for more information.
Public Transport
Jusyo-in is about a 5-minute walk from Myoshinji-kitamon-mae bus stop and Randen Myoshinji station .
And about 10-minute walk from JR Hanazono station (the 5th stop from Kyoto station),