Experience Zen at 700-Year-Old Sojiji Temple

【STORY】

Daihonzan Sojiji Soin was founded in 1321, and at one point it had more than 16,000 branch temples. It has been rebuilt even though it has been hit by many disasters, and will celebrate its 700th anniversary in 2021.
Wajima's climate is colder and harsher than other temples and has refined the spirit of many monks over its 700-year history. The training begins when you pass through the gate and cross the bridge. This is an opportunity for you to experience Zen meditation in Wajima's unique climate, interact with monks, and feel the essence of Zen.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Visit the head temple of the Soto sect, which once had more than 16,000 branch temples nationwide.
• Culture such as Wajima lacquer ware spread throughout Japan centering on Sojiji Temple.
• Discover the history of this restored temple that is now rooted in the area as a symbol of post-earthquake reconstruction.

【SCHEDULE】

[14:00] Take a tour of Sojiji Temple and receive a Zen lecture
[14:30] Zazen experience
[15:30] Interact with monks
[16:00] End

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Time：2 hours
• Meeting point：Daihonzan Sojiji Temple　[MAP]
  Ko 1-18, Monzenmachimonzen, Wajima-shi, Ishikawa, 927-2156
  
• Access：
  ・40 minutes by shared taxi from Noto Satoyama Airport (1300 yen per person)
  ・30 minutes by taxi from Road Station Wajima
• Language support：Japanese, English
• Included：
  ・Experience fee
  ・Admission
  ・Guide fee
• Clothes：Comfortable clothes easy to move in
• Participation requirements：
  ・Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
  ・Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
  ・Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
• Free WI-FI：In some areas of the building
• Toilet：Yes ( Western-style)
• Other things to note：
  ・Photography is prohibited in some areas of the temple. Inform us when you'd like to take a photo.
  ・Infants, pregnant women, and people in wheelchairs may not be able to participate.

【HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES】

・Face masks required for travelers in public areas
・Face masks required for guides in public areas
・Face masks provided for travelers as needed
・Hand sanitizer  available to travelers and staff
・Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
・Gear/equipment sanitized between uses
・Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
・Regular temperature checks for staff
・Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
・Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

7 to 4 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price
3 to 2 days before the tour date: 60% of the tour price
The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price
※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.
※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.