Join a serene morning prayer ceremony in Takayama. Learn about Buddhism, nature, and love from a seasoned monk. No prior experience needed.
Join a serene morning prayer ceremony in Takayama. Learn about Buddhism, nature, and love from a seasoned monk. No prior experience needed.
- Takayamazenko Temple - Kaiji will lead this experience. Having trained at Koyasan, he is now a monk at Zenkoji Temple in Takayama, where he conducts the “Morning Ceremony.” He will share insights on Buddhism, highlighting its significance through his personal experiences. Additionally, he will provide guidance on nature, the universe, and love. No…
- Takayamazenko Temple - Kaiji will lead this experience. Having trained at Koyasan, he is now a monk at Zenkoji Temple in Takayama, where he conducts the “Morning Ceremony.” He will share insights on Buddhism, highlighting its significance through his personal experiences. Additionally, he will provide guidance on nature, the universe, and love. No prior knowledge of shoka is necessary! Participants will receive a sheet with clear and simple instructions.
The schedule is as follows:
6:50-7:00 Reception
7:00-7:05 Introduction
7:05-7:30 Burning Incense & Sutra Recitation
7:30-7:50 Preaching
Please note that the contents may occasionally vary.

- Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in English
- Buddhism morning prayer ceremony in English
- Food & Beverage
- Food & Beverage
Kaiji will conduct this experience. He trained at Koyasan and is now a monk at Zenkoji Temple in Takayama, where he performs the “Morning Ceremony’’. He will talk about what you can learn and what is important about Buddhism through his life experiences. He also offers suggestions about nature, the universe, and love. It is okay if you don’t know how to…
Kaiji will conduct this experience. He trained at Koyasan and is now a monk at Zenkoji Temple in Takayama, where he performs the “Morning Ceremony’’. He will talk about what you can learn and what is important about Buddhism through his life experiences. He also offers suggestions about nature, the universe, and love. It is okay if you don’t know how to do shoko! You will be given a sheet with easy-to-understand explanations.
The itinerary will proceed as follows
6:50-7:00 Reception
7:00-7:05 Introduction
7:05-7:30 Burning Incense & Sutra recitation
7:30-7:50 Preach
Contents may sometimes change.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.