Experience Kyoto’s charm: Six experiences for just one coin
By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department, compiled and reported
Kyoto is a popular tourist destination loved by many visitors. In addition to enjoying its beautiful scenery, if you want to deeply experience authentic Japanese culture, you can take part in a variety of fun activities for just 500 yen, which will definitely leave you with unforgettable memories of your trip to Kyoto.
1. Kinkaku-ji: Authentic Matcha Experience
You can spend 500 yen to enjoy traditional Japanese matcha at a tea shop near Kinkaku-ji. (Image source / find-trave)
Pair it with Kinkaku-ji-exclusive traditional Japanese sweets to fully appreciate Kyoto’s refined taste. (Image source / retrip)
Kinkaku-ji is a famous attraction that visitors to Kyoto will definitely want to see. In addition to admiring its magnificent architecture, you can also spend 500 yen at a nearby tea shop to enjoy traditional Japanese matcha, paired with Kinkaku-ji-exclusive Japanese sweets, to fully appreciate Kyoto’s refined taste.
2. Myōshin-ji: Zazen Meditation Experience
Myōshin-ji offers zazen and sermon experiences every 7th and 8th of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 am. (Image source / wikimedia)
Enjoy the tranquility of the mind through zazen. (Image source / trip.kyoto)
Myōshin-ji’s Zen temple experience tours are very well-known in Japan, but if you don’t want to spend too much time or money, Myōshin-ji offers zazen and sermon experiences every 7th and 8th of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 am for just 500 yen, allowing you to enjoy the tranquility of the mind through zazen.
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