By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department
Kyoto is a popular travel destination loved by many visitors. Aside from enjoying beautiful scenery, those wanting to deeply experience authentic Japanese culture can participate in a variety of fun activities for just 500 yen, ensuring an unforgettable trip to Kyoto.
1. Kinkaku-ji: Authentic Matcha Experience
For 500 yen, you can 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 elegance. (Image source: retrip)
The famous Kinkaku-ji is a must-visit spot in Kyoto. Aside from admiring its magnificent architecture, you can also spend 500 yen at a nearby tea shop to enjoy traditional Japanese matcha, paired with exclusive Kyoto sweets, to fully appreciate the city’s refined elegance.
2. Myoshin-ji: Zazen Meditation Experience
On the 7th and 8th of every month from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM, Myoshin-ji offers zazen meditation and sermon experiences. (Image source: wikimedia)
Enjoy the tranquility of the mind through zazen meditation. (Image source: trip.kyoto)
Myoshin-ji’s Zen temple experience tours are well-known in Japan, but if you want to spend less time and money, the temple offers zazen meditation and sermon experiences on the 7th and 8th of every month from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM for just 500 yen, allowing you to enjoy the serenity of meditation.
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