Zen, Matcha & Calligraphy Class – Shimizu Port with Local Guide, Shizuoka
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Zen, Matcha & Calligraphy Class – Shimizu Port with Local Guide is a tour in Shizuoka. Zen, Matcha & Calligraphy Class – Shimizu Port with Local Guide has a rating of 5.00/5.00.
Perfect for cruise guests visiting Shimizu Port, this cultural class offers three authentic Japanese experiences in one — Zen meditation, matcha tea, and calligraphy — all guided in English.
Step off your cruise ship and immerse yourself in Japanese culture in just 3 hours.
Begin with a guided visit to Seikenji Temple, a 7th-century Zen site once frequented by shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Next, head to nearby Zuiun-in Temple for a peaceful zazen (Zen meditation) session in a tranquil setting.
Then, take part in a matcha tea ceremony with seasonal sweets, and learn the meaning behind each graceful movement.
Finally, enjoy a hands-on Japanese calligraphy (shodo) class, using brush and ink to write your own kanji character on washi paper — a unique cultural souvenir.
Located just 10 minutes by bus from Shimizu Station, this small-group experience is led by a local English-speaking guide and is perfect for cruise travelers seeking deep cultural connection without long travel.
Step off your cruise ship and immerse yourself in Japanese culture in just 3 hours.
Begin with a guided visit to Seikenji Temple, a 7th-century Zen site once frequented by shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Next, head to nearby Zuiun-in Temple for a peaceful zazen (Zen meditation) session in a tranquil setting.
Then, take part in a matcha tea ceremony with seasonal sweets, and learn the meaning behind each graceful movement.
Finally, enjoy a hands-on Japanese calligraphy (shodo) class, using brush and ink to write your own kanji character on washi paper — a unique cultural souvenir.
Located just 10 minutes by bus from Shimizu Station, this small-group experience is led by a local English-speaking guide and is perfect for cruise travelers seeking deep cultural connection without long travel.
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