Apprentice Monk Experience Program in Kyoto Fushimi Daikoji
Highlights
- You learn the proper etiquette for Buddhism priest
- Engage in meditation while striking the wooden fish
- Priests provide special information that is not in the guidebook
- Explaining the teachings of Jodo sects and other religions
- A close-up tour of Buddha statues with a long history
What to expect
You will visit a temple located in Kyoto, with a history spanning approximately 800 years. During the experience, under the direct guidance of the priest, you will learn about the daily mindset of Japanese monks and the etiquette of prostration.
About this experience
Schedule
- —Check-in at Daiko-ji Temple
- —Orienteering (Monk's Talk)・Hearings about the participants' home countries and religious views.
・Buddhist priest's daily life, Japanese way of thinking about religion. - —Preparation for entering the main hallExplanation of prayer beads, scented powder, and etiquette
- —Experience programWorship experience (for those who wish), Mokugyo (wooden fish) experience, and explanation of Buddhist statues
- —You will have the opportunity to participate in a prayer experience while actually striking the wooden fish (mokugyo). We provide prayer beads that are used during the prostration, allowing you to choose your preferred set as a souvenir to take home.
- —Talking with priestYou will talk with the priest over a specially prepared tea, carefully chosen by the priest.
- —Photo timeAfter the program ends, you can take a commemorative photo with a monk. You can enjoy various attractions of Fushimi, a tasteful townscape different from Kyoto City.
- —【※Option】You can also arrange a Shojin Shokado bento which is also provided to famous temples in Kyoto. If you wish, please apply from the options.
※The cost of meals starts at 5,500 per person including tax
※Room fee is 30,000 including tax - —Tour Ends
Location and Directions
Check-in / Check-out
Daiko-ji（大光寺）
1-1 Hokicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City
