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Book a Session
Book a dated sitting below, or enquire about a Drop-in Session, Half-Day Immersion, or Temple Stay. Please contact us at least 48 hours before your planned visit.
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Dates at the temple
Choose an available date to book through TXJ. Times are Japan time.
6Nov · Fri
Dawn Zazen
Sit at first light in the mountain temple, before the valley wakes. Beginners and hot-spring guests welcome.
7Nov · Sat
Dawn Zazen
Sit at first light in the mountain temple, before the valley wakes. Beginners and hot-spring guests welcome.
14Nov · Sat
Evening Zazen (Yaza)
Two periods of zazen in the lamp-lit Buddha Hall, with walking meditation between and tea after. Beginners welcome — instruction is given on the spot.
28Nov · Sat
Evening Zazen (Yaza)
Two periods of zazen in the lamp-lit Buddha Hall, with walking meditation between and tea after. Beginners welcome — instruction is given on the spot.
For day retreats, talks and seasonal gatherings, explore our special events →. Each listing gives its venue, language arrangements and enquiry route.
Arrange a visit
These visits are arranged by email. Tell us your preferred dates and group size; an enquiry does not reserve a place.
Drop-in Session
Zazen instruction, two periods of sitting, and tea with questions.
Dates and price confirmed by email.
Enquire about a session
Half-Day Immersion
Zazen and walking meditation, a short dharma talk, and tea in the guest room.
Dates and price confirmed by email.
Enquire about a half day
Temple Stay
Evening and dawn zazen, shōjin dinner and breakfast, and futon bedding in the temple.
Dates and price confirmed by email.
Request a stayEnquire about a visit
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll discuss availability, price and practical arrangements by email. Sending this form does not reserve a place.
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Payment
For dated sittings, TXJ displays the payment methods and timing before you book. For visits arranged by enquiry, we’ll agree the date, price, and payment details by email before confirming your place.
Cancellation
For regular events below ¥5,000, cancellations at least 24 hours before the start receive a full refund; later cancellations up to the event day receive a 50% refund. Please contact us to cancel. For enquiry visits, we’ll confirm the applicable terms before booking. Full terms (Japanese).
Getting here
Take the shinkansen to Nagaoka, then allow about 25 minutes by taxi or 30 minutes by bus to Yomogihira. From the Yomogihira bus stop, the temple is about one minute uphill on foot. Check transport and road conditions before travelling, especially in winter. Directions and arrival guidance (English) · Map and access details (Japanese).