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AKITA Relaxing Zazen Experience at a Quiet, Nature-Rich Temple in the Suburbs of Kakunodate

Date: Year-round
Price: ￥5,000

●Time required Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes ●Operation time 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. *Early morning sessions are negotiable

①Face yourself through Zazen!
②Enjoy the rich nature of the seasons!
③Enjoy a tea gathering and talk with the head priest at a historic temple!

	Introduction to Kakunodate and Manpuku-ji Temple
	Zen teachings (*chairs are available)
	How to perform zazen (seated meditation)
	Zazen (approx. 15 min) × 2
	Tea gathering: Conversations and Dharma talk (tea and Japanese sweets provided)
	Presentation of souvenirs

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Relaxing Zazen Experience

Take a deep breath and find a moment of peace in a private space within a mountain village filled with the natural charm of Akita.

About Manpuku-ji Temple About Manpuku-ji Temple

A Soto Zen temple situated on a vast site in the Nakagawa rural district, about 3 km from the center of Kakunodate—one of Japan’s leading tourist destinations. Surrounded by mountains and spring water, the grounds are colored by numerous trees, such as cherry, cedar, maple, chestnut, and sal, along with seasonal flowers. Amid the silence, the chirping of birds and the sounds of insects let you feel the atmosphere of Japan’s four seasons. Squirrels, raccoon dogs, and serows are occasionally seen, and it is a heavy snowfall area where snow can exceed 2 meters in winter.

A Time to Face Yourself

An experience to quietly release your heart in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of Kakunodate’s old castle-town charm and the samurai district. Including a tea gathering with the 25th head priest of Manpuku-ji, who was born and raised here, it is a special time to step away from your everyday life and face yourself.

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Tour information

Date	Year-round
Experience time	10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. *Early morning sessions are negotiable
Experience fee	￥5,000
Included	Instructor fee, tea, sweets, goshuin stamp, souvenir, samue cleaning fee, and venue fee
Experience place	Manpuku-ji Temple (47 Kawara-teramae, Kakunodate-machi, Semboku, Akita Prefecture)
Meeting place	Manpuku-ji Temple (47 Kawara-teramae, Kakunodate-machi, Semboku, Akita Prefecture)
Participants(max)	8 people
Participants(min)	1 person
Notes	• Reservation required at least 7 days in advance • Not recommended for those with back pain • Cannot participate if you have heart disease or other serious illnesses • Not recommended for those who are pregnant • Most travelers can participate • Chairs are available for those who wish to use them • Participants change into samue cloth. Please wear clothing that makes it easy to go barefoot.
Organizer	Manpuku-ji Temple

AKITA Relaxing Zazen Experience at a Quiet, Nature-Rich Temple in the Suburbs of Kakunodate

Relaxing Zazen Experience

About Manpuku-ji Temple About Manpuku-ji Temple

A Time to Face Yourself

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