Zuiryuji Temple Tour and Tea Ceremony with a Priest (Toyama)

Zuiryuji Temple is one of Takaoka’s most salient spiritual and cultural landmarks and a fascinating example of 17th-century Zen architecture. In this experience, you’ll be greeted at the temple by its head priest, who will take you on a guided visit to its grounds. As you walk through the halls and sacred rooms, you will learn unique insights ranging from the temple’s fascinating history and intricate architecture to the everyday lifestyle of monks. After you have walked through the precinct, you will enjoy a traditional tea ceremony at the onsite tearoom, which is usually closed to the public. The tea house is in a quiet garden, a fantastic place to relax and soak in the zen atmosphere. Here, you’ll enjoy a traditional tea ceremony and wrap up the experience by sipping matcha green tea and tasting traditional wagashi sweets. Itinerary: -Arrive at Zuiryuji Temple and greet the head priest, who will take you on a guided tour of the temple grounds. -Enjoy a tea ceremony at the temple teahouse, located in a quiet garden. Enjoy masterfully prepared matcha green tea with traditional wagashi sweets. Toyama prefecture has emerged as one of Japan’s most unique travel destinations, prized for its white winter scapes, sacred temples, and pristine mountain and seaside views. Takaoka is a city on the western coast of Toyama that can be reached in under 3 hours from Tokyo on a shinkansen bullet train or in less than an hour from Toyama Station. The city has several attractions, like the city's Old Castle Park and Great Buddha statue. This experience gives you a rare insider's look into the past and present of Zuiryuji, the only temple in Toyama Prefecture designated as a national treasure and a must-visit in Takaoka.