Zazen Meditation at Shojuan Hermitage
A Quiet Hour of Zen at Historic Shojuan Hermitage
Step away from the everyday and spend a calm morning in zazen at Shojuan, the secluded hermitage where Dokyo Etan, also known as Shoju Rojin, spent his later life. Set just a short walk from Iiyama Station, this one-hour experience offers a rare chance to sit in stillness and learn about the history of one of Iiyama’s most meaningful Zen sites.
Event Details
Date:
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time:
10:30–11:30
Registration from 10:15
Program:
Approx. 30 minutes of zazen meditation
Approx. 30 minutes of guidance around Shojuan by the resident priest
Venue:
Shojuan Hermitage, Zendo Hall
Fee:
¥500 per person
Notes
- No advance reservation is required.
- Groups of 10 or more are kindly asked to contact the organizers in advance.
- Participants who cannot sit in the formal zazen posture are also welcome. Alternative seated postures, such as cross-legged sitting, can be arranged.
- A matcha tea experience is also held on the first Sunday of each month from 10:30 to 13:00. No reservation is required, and participation is free.
Contact
Shinetsu-Shizenkyo Iiyama Station Tourist Information Center
Phone: 0269-62-7000
Hours: 9:00–17:00, open daily
Shojuan Hermitage
Phone: 0269-62-3495
