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Traditional Culture Experience — Aki Kokubunji (Buddhist Temple)

Enjoy diverse experiences unique to temples, such as zen meditation, sutra copying (Japanese calligraphy), and goma fire rituals

At Aki Kokubunji, visitors can experience traditional activities such as zen meditation, copying sutras, copying Buddhist images, making scented pouches and incense, and performing the goma fire ritual.
In this tranquil setting, you can experience precious moments of purification for both mind and body through practices like zen meditation to calm the spirit, or copying sutras and Buddhist images to cultivate the mind through focused concentration. Visitors can also stay in temple lodgings, which are available to both worshippers and tourists.

■ Aki Kokubunji activities

Zen meditation
(approximately 40 minutes)		¥2,000 / per person
Sutra copying
(approximately 60 to 90 minutes)		¥2,000 / per person
Buddha statue copying
(approximately 60 minutes)		¥2,000 / per person
Sachet or incense powder making
(approximately 60 minutes)		¥3,000 / per person
Goma (fire ritual)
(approximately 60 minutes)
* The goma (fire ritual) requires 3 or more participants.		¥3,000 / per person
Temple lodging
(includes accommodation & breakfast)		¥12,000 / per person

Information

  • Venue

    Aki Kokubunji

  • Period

    Year-round (except August)

  • Fee

    Please see the list of activities above.

  • How to apply

    Please call to make a reservation at least two days in advance.
    Telephone: 082-430-7763

  • Held by

    Aki Kokubunji

  • Contact information

    082-430-7763 (Aki Kokubunji)

  • Languages

    ■ English-speaking staff
    Although we have English speakers on staff, they might not be available during certain hours. Thank you for understanding.

    ■ Signage in English
    Some information is available in English.

  • Website / Social Media

    https://www.aki-kokubunji.com/

  • Others

    ■ What to bring/wear
    There are no restrictions. However, for Zen meditation. We suggest wearing clothes that you feel comfortable. This will allow you to cross your legs easily. (Skirts are generally not permitted.)

    ■ Important notes
    ・Smoking is prohibited within the temple grounds.

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