About Temple Moment
Temple Moment offers a rare chance to enter Tokujomyoin Temple, normally closed to the public. We keep verbal explanations to a minimum so you can immerse in quiet and presence.
Guided meditation
15 minutes to center yourself in the serene hall.
Buddhist vegetarian breakfast
Rice, miso soup, simmered vegetables, yuba, dengaku, fermented pickles.
Authentic bowl of matcha
Served with a seasonal sweet, harmonizing taste and calmness.
Flow (approx. 1.5 hours)
Start times: 8:00–9:30 / 10:00–11:30
Guided Meditation (15mins)
A 15-minute guided meditation to calm your mind in the serene hall.
Breakfast (40mins)
A nourishing Buddhist vegetarian breakfast prepared with seasonal ingredients.
Okaidan Meguri (15mins)
A silent walk through the pitch-dark corridor beneath the main hall — a journey into oneself.
Matcha (20mins)
Enjoy matcha with a seasonal sweet, appreciating the utensils and finishing with calm.
Pricing
- 1.5-hour experience (meditation, breakfast, Okaidan Meguri, matcha)
- Bilingual guidance (EN/JP)
- Minimum 2 guests to run*
* We confirm 3 days prior when the minimum is met.
Access
Venue: Tokujomyoin (得浄明院), Kyoto. The precise meeting gate will be shared after booking confirmation.
Tokujomyoin (得浄明院), Kyoto — Open in Google Maps
- Walkable from central Kyoto; details provided after confirmation
- Please follow the meeting pin we send by message
- Note: temple gates/paths may differ from public pins
Important Notes
- Photography is not allowed inside the main hall (Hondo) or during the Okaidan Meguri.
- During meditation & Okaidan Meguri, please keep phones silent and refrain from talking.
- Please follow the guide’s instructions. Each group for the Okaidan Meguri departs 3 minutes apart.
After the Experience
After matcha, we will appreciate the tea utensils. You may take a commemorative photo in the host’s seat if you wish.