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<\/p>\nThere is a unique opportunity to experience Zen meditation at two Zen temples in Hakata. Located in the eastern part of Fukuoka city and facing the Genkai Sea, the Hakata area, a representative port town of Japan, played a crucial role in overseas trade from the 12th to 16th centuries. It is rich in historical landmarks such as guardian shrines and legendary temples. Nowadays, it has become a popular tourist spot, known as “Hakata Old Town”.<\/p>\n
This tour, conducted in English, will guide participants on foot to two Zen temples: Jotenji, with its beautiful Karesansui (dry landscape) garden, and My\u014drakuji, where participants can experience Zen meditation. At the end of the tour, all participants will be served matcha tea.<\/p>\n
Jotenji, founded in 1242 by Shouichi Kokushi, who studied in the Song dynasty, is said to be the first place in Japan where methods for making udon, soba, and manju were introduced. Jotenji is also known as the birthplace of the famous Hakata Gion Yamakasa summer festival.<\/p>\n
My\u014drakuji was opened in 1316 by Getsud\u014d S\u014dki. During Hakata’s period of prosperity through trade with China, My\u014drakuji served as an important site for foreign negotiations. Here, you can experience Zen, the discipline of aligning one’s mind.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 7\/13 (Thu.), 7\/20 (Thu.), 7\/27 (Thu.) Application Information<\/strong>
\n\u2022 15:00~17:00
\n\u2022 \u00a53,500 *please pay in cash (JPY) to the English guide at the start of the tour
\n\u2022 Maximum number of participants: 8 (First-come, first-served basis)
\n\u2022 Meeting at JR Hakata Station (1-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>), disbanding at Gion Subway Station (1 Gokusho-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nTo apply, please email the following information to hakatanomiryoku@city.fukuoka.lg.jp<\/a>
\n\u2022 Preferred participation date: July 13th, 20th, or 27th
\n\u2022 Full name: (in case of groups, the name of the group representative)
\n\u2022 Number of participants
\n\u2022 Nationality
\n\u2022 Email address
\n\u2022 Any specific needs or considerations for participants, anything else you wish to convey beforehand<\/p>\n
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