Mindfulness in Shukubo Shinsen (temple's accommodation)｜Activities｜VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN

Mindfulness in Shukubo Shinsen (temple's accommodation)

Enjoy a time of wellbeing and retreat in an extraordinary space. In addition to meditation sessions, the program is held in a temple established by Kitakata Shinzen, a calligrapher who was active during the Meiji period.

This is a workshop-style mindfulness program. We provide you with the opportunity to confront the inner voice of your own minds within the serene ambiance of the temple. In addition to meditation sessions including matcha and buddhist experiences, attendees will have the chance to engage in an art workshop featuring calligraphy by Shinsen Kitakata, a prominent calligrapher from the Meiji era and the founder of Hokkuji Temple, where the workshop will take place.

Program Flow;

Workshop Preparation Session（10 minutes）
In order to reexamine the self, write down a description of yourself in the designated format.
Calligraphy Session（30 minutes）
・About Shinsen Kitakata
・Select a word that fits your way of life and theme（4 minutes）
Shinsen Art Session (25 minutes)
Meditaion Session（40~50 minutes）
・Mini lecture on Buddhism "What is Namu Amidabutsu"
・Buddhist service. Recitation of the sutra in the main hall or at the Shinzumi Ceremony Hall
・How to hold prayer beads and burn incense
・Meditation in the Japanese-style room (sitting in seiza) or in the Ceremony Hall Sincerity Fountain (in a chair)
*Our meditation session is a uniquely developed program based on mindfulness without religious thought
Reflection session and commemorative photo (10 minutes)

This workshop is recommended for those who are interested in meditation;
People who want to clear their blurred feelings

People who are interested in mindfulness and retreat

Those who want to make memories in Kanazawa

Other Programs;

Shin-sen-art" and Buddhism experience 60 min. 3,300 yen (non-guests' price)

Guests Plan of Shukubou (temple's accomodation);

We also have "Shukubo Shinsen" with a kitchen-living room that can accommodate up to 14 people.

Guests can use the workshop coupon for a discount price.

Note;

For more information about this experience, please visit Ishikawa TV's official channel, 'Kanazawa's Great People. Around Kenrokuen Garden (Tabi-Shitaru)' on YouTube, starting from 3:20. Youtube link is at the bottom of this page.

Information

Organizer: Shinsen-no-oka, Shukubo Shinsen
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Price: 4,400 Yen (tax included)
Inclusions: ・Brush and ink rental
・Paper for creating artwork
・Rental of Buddhist prayer beads
・Matcha (powdered green tea) and sweets
Date: 8:30 - 18:00 (weekdays and holidays) Reservations are required
Notes: Minimum of 2 participants.
Time: 8:30 - 18:00 (weekdays and holidays) Reservations are required
Duration: 90 minutes (including restroom breaks)
Location: Hokkuji (temple)・Shinsen Kaikan
Departure Point: 7-10 Kosho-machi Kanazawa-city Shinsen Kaikan
Ending Point: 7-10 Kosho-machi Kanazawa-city Shinsen Kaikan
By Car: ●By car from JR Kanazawa Station
From Kanazawa Station Central Intersection, proceed to Prefectural Route 146.
Turn left at the Rokuhai（六枚）intersection and continue on Prefectural Routes 17 and 13.
When you reach Musashi Intersection（武蔵交差点）, turn diagonally left onto Route 159.
At the Hashiba intersection, turn right onto Route 159.
From the Kenrokuen-shita intersection, go straight in the direction of Kodatsuno（小立野）.
Pass by the Ishikawa Kanko Bussan Kan and turn left at the Kenroku-zaka（兼六坂） intersection, where you will see the sign for Gyokusen-en（玉泉園）.
Pass by Kosho-machi （小将町）Junior High School and continue straight down the path, and you will see Hokkuji（法句寺） Temple and Shinsen Kaikan（心泉会館） on your right.
Note: There is another temple at the end of the path, but it is located on the right side of the path. Please look for the signboard of Shinsen Kaikan（心泉会館）.
By Public Transportation: ●By bus from JR Kanazawa Station
Please board a bus via Kenrokuen-shita (excluding express buses) from Kanazawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal No. 6.
The nearest bus stop to Hokkuji Temple is "Kosho-machi. You can also use "Kenrokuen-shita/Kanazawa Castle 2 or 3".
Parking: あり
Parking Capacity: Available. Feel free to inquire for more details.
Capacity: 20
Minimum Participants: 2
Reservation: Advance reservations are required via email.
Please call for same-day reservations.
Reservation Period: 9:00 - 19:00 (weekdays and holidays)
Cancellation: In case of cancellation or change, please be sure to contact us by phone.
In case of cancellation for your convenience, the following cancellation fees may apply.

The day before: 50% of the experience fee
On the day of cancellation: 100% of the fee
Website: Program details for Shinsen’s Mindfulness
Website: Program details for Calligraphy workshop "Shinsen Art”
Website: instagram@ShinsenHokku