Himeji Castle Masterclass: Samurai Strategy & Zen Aesthetics
"Beyond a tour, this is a private masterclass revealing Japan's invisible spirit. As a licensed guide and student of Tea, I lead you to discover the soul of japanese philosophy. What You Will Do: ・Philosophy of Shadow: Learn 'Wabi-Sabi'- finding beauty in imperfection. Explore how 'shadow' creates d
📍Meeting point: You will meet your tour guide at the ticket gate of Himeji Castle
"Beyond a tour, this is a private masterclass revealing Japan's invisible spirit. As a licensed guide and student of Tea, I lead you to discover the soul of japanese philosophy. What You Will Do: ・Philosophy of Shadow: Learn 'Wabi-Sabi'- finding beauty in imperfection. Explore how 'shadow' creates depth. ・Masters of the Way: Discover how Zen and Bushido were embodied by Steve Jobs and saigo Takamori. ・Traditional Tea: Experience the Way of Tea at the Koko-en tea house, enjoying matcha and sweets while learning the philosophy. ・Clear Mind Meditation: Conclude with a 3-minute sitting meditation in the quietude of Koko-en to find internal clarity. What You Will Take Home: A handmade Washi paper summary of the philosophy. A Personal Promise: My goal is to offer a lens for viewing the world with internal clarity. I am a licensed guide loving jokes and Sake, ready to share the true soul of Japan.
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What To Expect
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⏱ 2h"Beyond a castle and garden tour, this is a masterclass revealing Japan's invisible spirit. As a licensed guide and student of Tea, I lead you to discover the soul of Japanese philosophy. What You Will Do: ・Philosophy of Shadow: Learn 'Wabi-Sabi' - finding beauty in imperfection. Explore how 'shadow' creates depth. ・Masters of the Way: Discover how Zen and Bushido were embodied by two figures: Steve Jobs and Saido Takamori. ・Traditional Tea: Experience the Way of Tea at the Koko-en tea house, enjoying matcha and Japanese sweets while learing the philosophy. ・Clear Mind Meditation: Conclude with a 3-minute sitting meditation in the uietude of Koko-en to find internal clarity. What You Will Take Home: A paper summary of the philosophy. A personal Promise: My goal is to offer a lens for viewing the world with internal clarity. I am a licensed guide loving jokes and Sake, ready to share the true soul of Japan.
What’s Included
- ✓Tradional Matcha Green Tea and Japanese Sweets (subject to availability)
- ✓3-Minute Guided Sitting Meditation Session
- ✓Licensed English-Speaking Guide Professional interpretation & philosophy lecture)
- ✓Paper Philosophy Summary (Personal souvenir)
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Admission fees
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🦴Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 🤰Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- ❤️Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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