Buddhist Training at Koyasan

Buddhist Training at Koyasan - Discover Various Faces of Japan!

Buddhist Training at Koyasan 2-day Package (EX003-KYS)

Okayama-Kurashiki-Naoshima-Takamatsu 3-day Package

Buddhist Training at Koyasan 2-day Package
Starting at 248.00 USD*
(* Based on 2-5 persons per room)

Koyasan is well known as a major pilgrimage site for Shingon Buddhism followers,
and its major attraction is the monastic complex.

You will have an opportunity to experience either Ajikan, a seated meditation
similar to Zazen, or Sha-kyo, hand copying sutra, as the meditation methods,
both of which are practiced by the Buddhists to reach enlightenment.

Take full advantage of staying at Shukubo, or a temple lodging to catch
a glimpse of religious life in the idyllic side of Japan.

Itinerary

DAY1: Osaka - Koyasan

Travel Osaka to Koyasan without guide assistance (The transfer fee is included)

Check into the Shukubo, or Temple Lodging (Check-in Time: 4:00pm)
- 6:00pm Shojin ryori meals for dinner (Traditional vegetarian meal eaten by monks)
- 7:00-8:00pm Ajikan (Zen meditation,) or Shakyo (Hand copying sutra)*
* Please note the method cannot be selectable as it depends on the availability.
- 9:00pm Bedtime

(Shukubo: Youchi-in with Dinner and Breakfast)

DAY2: Koyasan – Osaka

Wake up early in the morning.
- 6:30am Morning rituals (Prayers with monks)
- 7:30am Breakfast
- 10:00am Check out of the Shukubo, or Temple Lodging.

Return to Osaka without guide assistance (The transfer fee is included)

Price

Tour Package Price Starting at: $248.00

Seasonality 2-5 person per room 1 person per room

$248

$286

8/1/10 - 3/31/11

- Blackout dates may apply.
- All prices shown on this page are per person in U.S. currency unless specified.
- Prices shown above are as of 2/23/11 and may vary due to currency fluctuations.

INCLUDED:

· 1 night stay in Koyasan at "Youchi-in"
· A dinner and a breakfast
· Buddhist training lecture
· Round-trip transfer from Osaka (Namba) to Temple Lodging
including Koyasan local bus

NOT INCLUDED:

· Meals unless specified in an itinerary or notified by your agent.
· Transportation other than those specified above or notified by your agent.

REMARKS:

· Minimum Participant(s): 1 person
· Prices are subject to change until all documents are finalized.
· Itinerary information is as of 8/1/10, and is subject to change without notice.
· Shojin meals do not use meat, but if you have any other dietary restrictions,
please notify your agent in advance.
· During your AJIKAN (Zen meditation,) you will be sitting in the Japanese-style kneeled
on your knees. Please wear clothes easy to move in.
· Please ask your agent for more information or details.
· Please read the terms and conditions carefully.

For more information or further questions, please contact us at :

TOLL FREE (within the U.S.): 1-877-HIS-USA1 (877-447-8721)