Korin-in Temple surprisingly features a modern Japanese-style mansion in the Sukiya-zukuri style and it was founded in 1608 by the Zen priest Gensho Kubayaki. Nowadays it is opened to public during short periods only, in particular in spring and fall. It is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, the head Temple of Rinzai Sect (Kyoto) in the Higashiyama Area in Kyoto founded in 1598 by Nene after the death of his husband, the shogun Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Zazen Meditation Experience is held at Korin-in Temple as well as Gesshin-in Temple, which was founded in 1617.

Did you know that all Japanese art forms such as ikebana (flower arrangement), shodo (calligraphy), bonsai, chado (tea ceremony), Noh theater, Japanese traditional dance and martial arts were influenced by Zen philosophy？Through this experience, besides having Q&A with a Zen monk, you will be taught how to concentrate, think freely and, above all, how to focus on your breathing while sitting in lotus position or cross-legged.

Zen is the spiritual center of Japanese people focusing on the importance of mind and body unity. Moreover, Zen does not try to control nature, on the contrary it deeply respects nature and considers it sacred since it is an important element in order to achieve the enlightenment. The perfect harmony between Zen and nature is noticeable when looking at the beauty and tranquillity of the Japanese Zen Gardens.