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Traditional Japanese Temple Calligraphy Experience

By 観光を超え、五感で日本を体験
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥6,000 per adult
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Overview

Find Peace of Mind and Spirit at Saisho-ji Temple

Begin your experience by offering a coin and practicing seated meditation to quiet your thoughts. Then, express your gratitude to the Buddha through a traditional burning of incense.

The highlight of the experience is shakyo—the meditative practice of hand-copying Buddhist scripture. Refresh yourself with a cup of Japanese green tea as you slowly and mindfully trace each character with a brush, embracing a moment of inner tranquility.

To complete the ritual, gently pass your calligraphy sheet through incense smoke— purifying the writing and symbolizing a step closer to the world of Buddha.

Finally, capture the memory of the experience with a polaroid photo (cheki) and a traditional temple stamp (goshuin) to take with you as a spiritual souvenir of your journey!

Activity location
  • 最勝寺
    • 最勝寺 6
    • 550-0014, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • 最勝寺
    • 最勝寺 6
    • 550-0014, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Traditional Japanese Temple Calligraphy Experience
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
￥6,000 x 1 Adult￥6,000
Total
Price is ￥6,000
Until Sun, Dec 21
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Calligraphy tools and incense
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transportation

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Enjoy a peaceful and spiritual moment at Saisho-ji Temple. Calm your mind with a coin offering and seated Zen meditation, followed by offering　a burning of incense to express gratitude to the Buddha. In the main activity, you'll experience traditional shakyo (writing of Buddhist scripture). Take your time writing each character with mindfulness, enjoying the quiet and meditative atmosphere. To finish, gently pass your calligraphy sheet through the aroma of incense— purifying the writing and symbolizing a deeper step into the world of Buddhism. Before you leave, capture the memory with a polaroid photo (cheki) and receive a traditional temple stamp (goshuin) to commemorate your journey!

Location

Activity location
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    最勝寺
    • 最勝寺 6
    • 550-0014, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    最勝寺
    • 最勝寺 6
    • 550-0014, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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