Overnight Experience 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.
• Enjoy an overnight experience at a temple, which used to be a lodging facility exclusively for monks and Shinto priests.

【PRICES】 

15,950 yen (tax included) per person

【SCHEDULE】

[16:00] Meet at Sojiji Temple and check-in
[17:00] Explanation of Zazen and morning rituals
[18:00] Dinner

◆Day 2
[4:00] Morning work
[6:00] Breakfast
[7:00] Return trip
[8:00] check-out

【ACCOMMODATIONS】 

Daihonzan Sojiji Temple（Ko 1-18, Monzenmachimonzen, Wajima-shi, Ishikawa, 927-2156 ）

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Check-in：16:00／Check-out：8:00

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【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Time：1 night and 2 days
• Minimum number of participants：1 person
  
• 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
• Tour conductor for 24 hours：No
  
• Accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter or Local Licensed Guide Interpreter：No
  
• Language support：Japanese, English
• Meals (included in a tour fee)：Yes（Breakfast：1, Lunch：0, Dinner：1）
• Included：
  ・Experience fee
  ・Admission
  ・Guide fee
  ・Accommodation fee
  ・Breakfast, Dinner
• 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.

【TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS】 

Before booking the tour, please confirm the Tour Terms & Conditions and save the document.
Check [TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS]（Japanese）

【TOUR PLANNER AND CONDUCTOR】 

Regional Branding Institute Co., Ltd.
Aqua Terrace UⅡ Bldg., 8F, 2-20-3 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034
Travel Agency registered with a Tokyo Governor 2-7547
A regular member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association

【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
・Guides required to regularly wash hands
・Regular temperature checks for staff
・Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
・Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

20 to 8 days before the departure date of the tour　20%
7 to 2 days before the departure date of the tour　30%
The day before the departure date of the tour　40%
On the day of the departure date of the tour　50%
After the tour departed, No show　100%