Dressed in Japanese traditional silk clothes (kimono), explore and experience what lies beneath Japanese culture and spirit, focusing primarily on Zen. Start your day by changing your clothes into kimono. Experience a tea ceremony, which originated from Zen Buddhism, and enjoy a soothing, tranquil time. Relish delicately prepared Japanese traditional vegetarian dishes for lunch. Walking through the quiet streets dotted with lovely local shrines and temples, and through a lively geisha district, head to Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple Kennin-ji, which stands solemnly in the midst of the vibrant quarter. Submerge yourself in the world of Zen, and have some time to reflect on your life in peace. (tour code KY03)