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[Local Discovery] Experience making zazen and smell bags that can only be experienced here
On a small hill where rural scenery spreads out in front of you, you can concentrate on zazen while being surrounded by beautiful ukiyo-e nature.
By separating yourself from everyday life and experiencing "modulation, sighing, and sneaking", you can erase miscellaneous thoughts and spend a calm temple time.
This is a program where you can exchange words while listening to Zen knowledge and tales from Kudo priests, relieve yourself from the stress of worries and anxiety that you have every day, refresh your mind and body, and gain vitality.
Even children over elementary school age can enjoy extraordinary time and participate with the whole family.
About experience program
- Overview
- After refreshing with a unified spirit in zazen, you can make an original smell bag and enjoy the scent.
The fee includes zazen (consultation required about 20 to 30 minutes) / smell bag experience (about 30 minutes). - Date of the event
- The day after your stay
- Time
- From 10:30 to 11:30 (Consultation required)
- Location
- Soto Sorin Iwayama Asahiji Temple
1505, Kawasaki, Hiji-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita
※About 15 minutes by car from the hotel - Target age
- Elementary school students and above
- Reservation deadline
- ・Reservation required
・Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance.
Plan details
Soto Sorin Iwayama Asahiji Temple
Soto Sorin Iwayama Asahiji Temple is located in Hiji-cho, Oita Prefecture, where the hotel is located, and is rooted in the lives of local people.
About 15 minutes by car from the hotel.
Mr. Takumoto Kudo
You can exchange words while listening to Zen knowledge and stories from Kudo priests, and talk about your worries.
Zazen experience
Point 1 Zen experience to prepare both mind and body
By focusing on zazen, you can refresh your mind and head without your mind. For those who are not good at sitting, chair zazen is also possible.
Making original smell
Point 2 Mixing odor
You can experience making original smells. You can choose your favorite pattern for the smell bag.
Smell bag
Point 3 Smell bag that allows you to choose your favorite pattern
After serving the finished smell bag in front of the Buddha, please take it home.
▼Click here for more information about Soto Sorin Iwayama Asahiji Temple.
▼Click here for reservations with zazen and smell bags.