Visit to Taizoin Temple and Matcha Tea Tasting

Prices start from $63 per person

The Buddhist Taizoin Temple is located in the heart of the Myoshinji temple complex. Within its walls is the national treasure “Hyoenzu” (an ink painting). This work represents early Japanese ink painting and is considered a national treasure of Japan.

The temple is also home to the famous garden “Yokoen”, renowned for its beauty. Throughout the year, something is always in bloom: camellias in December and January, plum blossoms in February, cherry blossoms in late March to early April, wisteria in late April, lotuses in July, osmanthus in late September, and of course, red maples in mid-November to early December. There is also a rock garden, typical of Kyoto, a city far from the sea. After a walk through the temple grounds, you will be offered matcha tea with Japanese sweets.

Opening hours: 9:00–16:30

For groups of 10 or more:

Visit to the Hojo Main Hall
Groups are given the opportunity to visit the Main Hall (Hojo), which is usually closed to the public. Here, you will see the rock garden and the main treasure of Taizoin Temple—the ink painting “Hyoenzu”, a national treasure of Japan.

After the tour, you will be offered matcha tea with Japanese sweets.

Duration: about 30 minutes
Maximum capacity: 80 people

Zen Meditation Lesson
There is also a unique opportunity to take a Zen meditation lesson.

Before the lesson, a temple monk will explain the basic principles of meditation. Then you will have the chance to practice meditation by clearing your mind, and the session will conclude with the chanting of a sutra.

Duration: about 1 hour
After the lesson, you will be offered matcha tea with Japanese sweets.

Available from: 8:00 to 16:30
Maximum capacity: 80 people

Calligraphy Lesson
Maximum capacity: 20 people