1 night, 2days tour, Meet up at Koyasan
5-6tours of Koyasan by Shingon Monk (available in English and Japanese)
and stay at one of the oldest active monasteries!
|
|
Highlights: All meals, stay at a monastery, bilingual guide included
|
Koyasan is one of the most sacred areas of Japan and is the home of the Shingon sect of esoteric Buddhism. It is a town of monasteries far in the mountains founded by Kukai aka. Kobo Daishi, one of Japan’s holiest figures. The town has a history of over 1200 years and in 2004, UNESCO designated Koyasan as a World Heritage Site.
Religion is very complex in Japan. Koyasan is said to be the first place where Buddhism and Shintoism came together, to this day, it is an important destination for monks and is visited by imperial family.
Ekoin monastery where you will be spending the night, is one of the oldest active monasteries in Koyasan. The monastery has been active for more than 1,000 years and although accommodation is simple, the monastery complex is well built and maintained by diligent monks. Here you’ll enjoy vegan Buddhist food at dinner time.
We choose this monastery because of its history, its beautiful garden and architecture, and because the monks are very friendly and invite guests to participate in daily activities such as meditation, the Goma fire ceremony, and lantern-lit tours of Okunoin cemetery.
Ekoin monastery where you will be spending the night, is one of the oldest active monasteries in Koyasan. The monastery has been active for more than 1,000 years and although accommodation is simple, the monastery complex is well built and maintained by diligent monks. Here you’ll enjoy vegan Buddhist food at dinner time.
We choose this monastery because of its history, its beautiful garden and architecture, and because the monks are very friendly and invite guests to participate in daily activities such as meditation, the Goma fire ceremony, and lantern-lit tours of Okunoin cemetery.
• Located near Okunoin cemetery, one of the holiest places in Japan.
• Serves special vegan food, prepared in the Japanese Buddhist tradition by monks daily.
Religion is very complex in Japan. Koyasan is said to be the first place where Buddhism and Shintoism came together, to this day, it is an important destination for monks and is visited by imperial family.
Ekoin monastery where you will be spending the night, is one of the oldest active monasteries in Koyasan. The monastery has been active for more than 1,000 years and although accommodation is simple, the monastery complex is well built and maintained by diligent monks. Here you’ll enjoy vegan Buddhist food at dinner time.
We choose this monastery because of its history, its beautiful garden and architecture, and because the monks are very friendly and invite guests to participate in daily activities such as meditation, the Goma fire ceremony, and lantern-lit tours of Okunoin cemetery.
Ekoin monastery where you will be spending the night, is one of the oldest active monasteries in Koyasan. The monastery has been active for more than 1,000 years and although accommodation is simple, the monastery complex is well built and maintained by diligent monks. Here you’ll enjoy vegan Buddhist food at dinner time.
We choose this monastery because of its history, its beautiful garden and architecture, and because the monks are very friendly and invite guests to participate in daily activities such as meditation, the Goma fire ceremony, and lantern-lit tours of Okunoin cemetery.
• Located near Okunoin cemetery, one of the holiest places in Japan.
• Serves special vegan food, prepared in the Japanese Buddhist tradition by monks daily.
|
Whats included?
- 5-6 tour of Koyasan by Shingon Monk (available in English and Japanese) - Lunch - One night stay at a monastery - 2 meals at monastery |
Price:
JPY 54,000+8% tax (1 person) JPY 75,000+8% tax (2 people) JPY 20,000+8% tax (each additional member) |
Monk lead tour only (no monastery stay):
JPY 21,000+8% tax (1 person) JPY 24,000+8% tax (2 people) JPY 3,000+8% tax (each additional member) (lunch and entrance fees will NOT be included on this tour) Transport to and from Koyasan can be arranged, additional charges may apply. |
