Transformative Travel in Kamakura

A real gem of an experience that must be included in every Zen-curious traveller’s itinerary. We know you are busy so here’s the elevator pitch:

●      Devised and delivered by a former English interpreter, now Zen monk, Koyama-san

●      The Covid pandemic forced him to ask deeper questions about his life and so began his journey towards Enlightenment.

●      Now well-established at one of Japan’s most significant Zen temples, Engakuji, in Kita-Kamakura, he humbly and graciously brings us into his world.

●      By special permission, small groups (1-8) travellers, are granted access to the inner sanctum of the ancient temple: the monks’ training and living quarters.

This 2-hour experience will be a blockbuster. It will be the definitive Zen travel product. Get on it ASAP. Highlights include:

●      An insider tour of the Monks living & training quarters

●      Zazen meditation practice – beautifully led, authentic but not too hardcore

●      Zen breakfasting – mindfully sample a traditional monk’s meal using ritual bowls

●      Learning the history and enjoying the architecture of the illustrious 700+ year-old temple

●      Direct, open and enriching conversation with our down-to-earth, fluent English-speaking monk

●      Significant steps forward toward one’s own self-actualisation (or at least have a fascinating, immersive cultural experience) 

It’s available and 100% ready to go NOW. Click here for tariff info immediately. Feel free to peruse our product library for other experiences available in Kamakura and elsewhere in Kanagawa prefecture.