1.Shugendo (Yamabushi) Experience

Through ascetic training deep in the mountains, participants immerse themselves in nature and experience a sense of living as one life alongside plants and animals.
Shugendō is an ancient Japanese spiritual practice that harmonizes mind and body through communion with the natural world.

Note：Additional charges apply for this experience.

2.Bead Bracelet Making

A nenju (bead bracelet) is an important ritual tool that connects one’s heart with the Buddha.
In this experience, you will select beads, tie them together with your wishes, and create your own original nenju bracelet.
The finished bracelet will serve as a protective charm.

3.Sencha-do Experience at the National Treasure Kojoin

The Mii Koryū Sencha-dō is a tea ceremony deeply connected to Miidera Temple.
Held in Kojoin Hall, a National Treasure normally closed to the public, the graceful movements and gentle sound of hot water quietly soothe the heart, while the garden and sliding-door paintings enhance the elegance of the moment.

4.Sencha-do Experience at the National Treasure Kangakuin

The Mii Koryū Sencha-dō, a tea ceremony tradition of Miidera Temple, originates from Tuboiken, where sacred spring water was first offered as tea. Its graceful movements and the gentle sound of hot water captivate the heart, while the venue—Kangakuin Hall, a National Treasure normally closed to the public—quietly radiates an air of refined dignity.

5.Shabutsu (Buddha Drawing) Experience

Shabutsu—the practice of tracing a Buddhist image—is a meditative time for quiet reflection and prayer.
In this experience, you will trace the image of Kishibojin from Miidera Temple and complete it with your personal wishes.
After the session, your finished shabutsu will be offered for a blessing at the Kannondo Hall.

6.Shikan (Zazen) Experience

“Shikan,” the form of zazen practiced in the Tendai school of Buddhism, is a practice of calming the mind and observing ultimate truth.
Following the posture of the Great Master Enchin (Chishō Daishi), you sit quietly—without speaking, without moving.
In the clear, pure air, you steady your breath and listen closely to the voice of your inner self.

7.Sutra Copying Experience

Sutra copying, the practice of transcribing Buddhist scriptures, is a form of training that calms and disciplines the mind.
As you copy "the Heart Sutra," you encounter the teaching of “emptiness” and devote yourself to the practice with prayerful intention.
After the session, your completed sutra will be offered for a blessing in the main hall of the Kannondo Hall.