Zen & Shakuhachi at Hokokuji
From ¥493,200 for up to 2 guests · 2 hours
Experience suizen, 'blowing Zen', with the shakuhachi bamboo flute with private evening access to Hokokuji's bamboo garden.
- Where
- Kamakura
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Group size
- 1–6 guests
In Kamakura, the former samurai capital, you meet Buddhist meditation through suizen, the centuries-old practice of blowing Zen on a shakuhachi, the bamboo flute.
You have exclusive evening access to the bamboo garden of Hokokuji Temple, which holds three stars in the MICHELIN Green Guide Japon.
What is included
- Suizen shakuhachi meditation
- Exclusive evening access to the bamboo garden
- English-speaking host
Host and place
Hosted by A shakuhachi player
Meeting point Kamakura — exact address sent once confirmed
Cancellation policy for this experience
Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:
Free cancellation up to 11 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.
We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.
Good to know
How long is Zen & Shakuhachi at Hokokuji?
Zen & Shakuhachi at Hokokuji lasts 2 hours.
How much does Zen & Shakuhachi at Hokokuji cost?
From ¥493,200 for up to 2 guests. A larger group, up to 6 guests, costs more. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 11 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.
How many guests can join?
This experience takes 1 to 6 guests, so it stays small and personal.
Where does it take place and where do we meet?
The experience takes place in Kamakura. Meeting point: Kamakura — exact address sent once confirmed.
What is included?
Suizen shakuhachi meditation, Exclusive evening access to the bamboo garden and English-speaking host.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.
