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Shizuoka Shore Excursion: Zen, Matcha & Calligraphy Class

By 株式会社FUNQS
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$135 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Experience authentic Zen meditation in a tranquil 7th-century temple
  • Savour handcrafted matcha and seasonal sweets in a peaceful tatami room
  • Learn Shodo calligraphy and create your own kanji with expert guidance
  • Explore Seikenji Temple, a historic Zen site visited by Tokugawa Ieyasu
  • Enjoy the calm atmosphere of the temple surrounded by nature and silence
Activity location
    • Seikenji Temple
    • Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 日本、〒424-0037 静岡県静岡市清水区袖師町 | Meet at Shimizu Station East Exit Square. Look for our staff holding a welcome sign near the taxi stand.
    • Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan

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Shizuoka Shore Excursion: Zen, Matcha & Calligraphy Class
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$135.07 x 2 AdultsAU$270.14
Total
Price is AU$270.14
Until Wed, 4 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Public transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return local bus fare between Shimizu Station and the temple is included in the tour price.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided zazen (Zen meditation) experience at Zuiun-in Temple is included.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks : Matcha green tea and a seasonal Japanese sweet are included as part of the cultural experience.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Calligraphy experience: Write your kanji name with brush and ink
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Seiken-ji Temple entrance fee The admission fee to Seiken-ji Temple is included in the tour price.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Guests are responsible for arriving at the meeting point on their own.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals are not included other than the matcha tea and Japanese sweet provided during the experience.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs, extra food or drinks)

What you can expect

Shizuoka Shore Excursion from Shimizu Port — Meet at Shimizu Station. No long walking. 4-in-1: temple, Zen, matcha, calligraphy.

Cruise-friendly small-group tour with an English-speaking local guide. Visit Seikenji Temple linked to Tokugawa Ieyasu, practice Zen meditation, enjoy matcha with seasonal sweets, and learn calligraphy—take home your name on a washi scroll.

Note:

  • Duration: ~3.5 hours
  • Meeting: Shimizu Station – East Exit (arrive 10–15 min early). Meet 10:20 → take the 10:40 local bus together.
  • Clothing: Comfortable attire for meditation (chairs available)
  • After booking, you’ll receive a pinned map and Shimizu Station meeting photo, plus step-by-step directions for an easy meet-up.

Location

Activity location
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    • Seikenji Temple
    • Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒424-0037 静岡県静岡市清水区袖師町 | Meet at Shimizu Station East Exit Square. Look for our staff holding a welcome sign near the taxi stand.
    • Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan