Healing Amid Nature and History — Hannya Shingyo Experience at Shoshazan Engyoji Temple —<般若心経体験>
Experience the Art of Heart and Mind Alignment through the Heart Sutra Calligraphy at Mt. Shosha Engyōji Temple Would you like to try a special meditative experience at the historic Engyōji Temple—copying the Heart Sutra (Hannya Shingyō) by hand? With over 1,000 years of history, this temple is surrounded by tranquil nature and is known as a place where the wisdom of Buddhism continues to live on. This Heart Sutra Calligraphy experience offers an authentic, approximately one-hour program—more profound than the “Flower Petal Sutra” session. Participants trace the lightly printed sutra text, writing each of the 276 characters with mindfulness and intention. The Heart Sutra has long been cherished as a practice for focusing the mind and cultivating spiritual discipline. Stepping away from the noise of daily life, this quiet environment allows you to calm your thoughts and gain inner peace and new awareness through deep concentration. After completing the experience, you can either take your finished sutra home as a keepsake or dedicate it to Nyoirin Kannon, the temple’s principal deity. It’s a perfect opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture while seeking tranquility of mind. You can also combine this experience with other activities at the temple to create a personalized day of spiritual enrichment. ■ Experience Overview Availability: Year-round Approx. duration: 1 hour Please purchase your ticket and participate at your preferred time. Location: Engyōji Temple – Shōdō (Dining Hall) 2968 Shosha, Himeji, Hyogo 671-2201 Fee: 1,000 yen per person (tax included) Reservation Deadline: Same-day reservations accepted until 3:00 p.m. Payment is processed immediately upon booking. ■ How to Reserve Click the “Book Now” button on this page, then select the number of participants, preferred date, and time slot. Next, complete your booking by following these steps: ・Register as a member (or proceed without registration) ・Enter participant information ・Enter credit card information Payment is accepted by credit card only. If you cannot pay by card, please contact us in advance. ■ About Request-Based Reservations Some experiences require a minimum number of participants to operate. In such cases, your booking will be treated as a “Request Reservation” and will follow this process: The reservation is confirmed once the minimum number of participants is reached, or when the organizer confirms the event can proceed. Once confirmed, payment will be automatically processed from your registered credit card. You will receive an email notification confirming both the event and your payment. The organizer will also contact you (typically the day before the event) with final details. ■ Contact Information ⭐ On the Day (Urgent Inquiries) Shoshazan Engyōji Temple Phone: 079-266-3327 (Main line) ⭐ For System or Payment Inquiries Shinki Bus Co., Ltd. – Localprime Office Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Email: shinkibus@book.ntmg.com Closed on weekends, public holidays, and during New Year holidays. Please note that phone support is not available during office closures.
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
1 hours
Hannya Shingyo Experience (ages 1+)
JPY 1,000
Plan Information
What's Included
- Hannya Shingyo Experience
Additional Info
- You are welcome to take part at any time that suits your schedule.
- Please present your ticket at the venue.
Cancellation Policies
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1 day before to 23:59
After 23:59, 1 day before
100%
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