6 Best Zen & Meditation Experiences In Tokyo

Private, Tokyo, Tour Reviews, Zen & Meditation Experiences

Tokyo: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

/ June 4, 2026

1.Tokyo: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

A 90-minute Zazen session at a private Asakusa temple with a monk, plus calligraphy and matcha tea, guided in English.

Tokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple with Monk

/ June 4, 2026

2.Tokyo Zen Meditation at Private Temple with Monk

Private Zen meditation at Kinryu-ji in Asakusa with a monk, plus Zazen instruction, sutra-copying-style calligraphy, and matcha tea.

★ 5.0

“Truly an unique experience! We loved it! Exceeded expectations. The monk had great sense of humor and the interpreter did a good job.”

178 reviewsFrom $56.16by Travel Japan Together Tokyo

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Tea Ceremony & Matcha Classes, Tokyo, Tour Reviews, Zen & Meditation Experiences

Tokyo: Practicing Zen with a Japanese Tea Ceremony

/ June 7, 2026

3.Tokyo: Practicing Zen with a Japanese Tea Ceremony

Practice Zen with a Japanese tea ceremony near Tokyo Tower. Matcha, sweets, and hands-on instruction for $63 in 75 minutes.

★ 4.7

“I was honored to spend time with Junko. She is so lovely and she taught me so much about the tea ceremony And its relation to Zen Buddhism. I highly, highly recommend this experience with Junko!!”

105 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $63by True Japan Tour

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Cooking Classes, Tokyo, Tour Reviews, Vegan & Vegetarian, Zen & Meditation Experiences

Zen Buddhist Vegetarian(Shojin Ryori): Cooking Experience

/ August 6, 2026

4.Zen Buddhist Vegetarian(Shojin Ryori): Cooking Experience

Cook Zen Buddhist Shojin ryori in Tokyo: hands-on vegetarian dishes in a small group, then enjoy your meal with optional tea pairing.

★ 5.0

“If you can spare two hours of your trip learning how to make authentic Japanese cuisine beyond sushi or ramen, this is the real deal. The wife and I aren't experts in Japanese cooking by any standard, but we do our share of Japanese style cRead more”

9 reviewsFrom $114.67by True Japan Tour

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Tea Ceremony & Matcha Classes, Tokyo, Tour Reviews, Zen & Meditation Experiences

Practicing Zen through Japanese Tea Ceremony

/ August 12, 2026

5.Practicing Zen through Japanese Tea Ceremony

Practice Zen through a hands-on Tokyo matcha tea ceremony. Learn classical steps, enjoy wagashi, and make tea yourself.

★ 4.5

“I attended a tea ceremony on my last full day in Tokyo. Learning about the history of tea and it’s influence on Japanese culture was incredibly fascinating and I highly recommend anyone visiting Japan to add this ceremony onto their list of aRead more”

6 reviewsFrom $64.50by True Japan Tour

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