History · Sengakuji
Tokyo: Temple Tour & Zen Meditation at Sengakuji
Experience a short seated Zen meditation session on a 90-minute guided tour of Sengakuji Temple. Explore the peaceful grounds and discover the story of the 47 Ronin.
THE EXPERIENCE
About this experience
Experience a short session of seated Zen meditation, known as zazen, as part of a 90-minute tour of Sengakuji Temple. Make time to sit quietly and enjoy the temple’s peaceful atmosphere during your visit. Alongside the meditation experience, explore the temple grounds with your English-speaking guide. This 90-minute experience includes both the guided temple visit and a short zazen session.
Discover the story of the 47 Ronin through your guide’s vivid storytelling. Visit their graves and that of Lord Asano, and see historical objects, including an authentic arrow connected with the 47 Ronin’s raid.
What makes it special
- Expert historical guide
- Temple grounds
- 47 Ronin graves
- Optional zazen
Plans & extras
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Plans
The True Story of the 47 Ronin
JPY 5,000 / per person
1–1.5 hours
Temple Gate & Entrance — Begin your journey at the iconic Sengakuji gate The 47 Graves — Pay respects at the graves of the legendary 47 Ronin Oishi Yoshio Statue — Learn about the leader of the 47 Ronin Historical Narrative — Hear the complete story of loyalty, honor, and justice Memorial hall and incense fees not included Up to 10 guests
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Optional: Zazen Meditation
JPY 5,000 / per person
Add an authentic Zen meditation session guided by a temple monk. Experience inner stillness in the sacred grounds of Sengakuji. ¥10,000 total per person
Available with: The True Story of the 47 Ronin
Essential information
- Location
- Sengakuji Temple, Tokyo
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Indicative price
- ¥10,000 per person
- Host
- Taste and Heritage Japan