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A person meditating on a mat with a bowl in front. 1
A room with wooden beams on the ceiling, a bed with a patterned blanket, and a person sitting on the floor. 2
People lying on tatami mats in a room with sliding doors and a window with vertical blinds. 3
A person lying on a mat with a bowl, another person sitting beside them, and a window with blinds in the background. 4
Two people lying on mats with bowls in front of them. 5
By SoniQ Ronin

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$209 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Experience a private 60-minute Japanese Sound Bath in a tatami room
    • Discover lying-down meditation with no technique or experience required
    • Experience the world's rare Japanese Sound Bath.
    • A completely private experience with no other guests.
    • A wellness experience beyond ordinary sightseeing.

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒600-8835 京都府京都市下京区観喜寺町５６ | ・The name of the venue : Umekoji Park, Midori no Yakata ・Address : Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kankijicho, 56 How to get there: By Train : 4-minute walk from Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station on the JR San-in Line. /From Kyoto Station : 20-minute walk. /By Bus : Several bus stops are located nearby.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Traditional Tatami Room — 4 Guests (Group Price)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

For 4 guests only. Please book this option for a group of 4. The price shown is the total price for all 4 guests, not per person.
Please note: This option is unavailable during the winter season, from mid-November through March 31.

Price details
NZ$766.77 x 1 TravellerNZ$766.77
Total
Price is NZ$766.77

Traditional Tatami Room — 3 Guests (Group Price)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

For 3 guests only. Please book this option for a group of 3. The price shown is the total price for all 3 guests, not per person.

Price details
NZ$608.90 x 1 TravellerNZ$608.90
Total
Price is NZ$608.90

Private Studio — Up to 2 Guests

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Although it is not a Japanese-style room, this venue is also available.

Price details
NZ$208.61 x 1 AdultNZ$208.61
Total
Price is NZ$208.61

Traditional Tatami Room — Up to 2 Guests

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
NZ$208.61 x 1 AdultNZ$208.61
Total
Price is NZ$208.61

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Sound bath
  • Inclusions
    A hands-on instrument playing experience as a workshop
  • Exclusions
    No meals are available

What you can expect

  • Discover a different way to meditate in Kyoto—simply by lying down and listening.

    Step into a peaceful traditional tatami room and experience a completely private Japanese Sound Bath. A private studio near Kyoto Station is also available as an alternative option.

    For 60 minutes, there is nothing to learn, nothing to achieve, and no need to control your thoughts. Simply lie down, close your eyes, and listen with your whole body.

    Unlike typical sound baths using Tibetan or crystal singing bowls, this experience is performed exclusively with rare handcrafted Japanese instruments. Their rich overtones fill the room while subtle vibrations can also be experienced through the body.

    -Meditation Without Trying to Meditate
    You do not need any previous meditation experience. There is no special posture to maintain, no breathing technique to follow, and no need to force your mind to become quiet.
    Instead, sound gently holds your attention. As the body begins to relax, attention can naturally settle and the mind may become quieter.
    This is the idea behind lying-down meditation: rather than trying to “do” meditation, you allow sound to
    guide you towards stillness.

    -Inspired by Japanese Stillness
    The experience is influenced by the Japanese sensitivity to “ma”—the space and silence between sounds. Here, sound is not constant stimulation. Resonance gradually fades into silence, allowing you to notice both.
    More than simple relaxation, Japanese Sound Bath offers a quiet space to step away from sightseeing, screens, schedules, and the constant stimulation of travel.

    -Completely Private
    Every session is reserved exclusively for you and your group. There are no other guests, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience at your own pace.
    The main setting is a traditional tatami room, offering a quiet atmosphere surrounded by Japanese aesthetics. If you prefer a more convenient location, a private studio near Kyoto Station is available as an alternative option.

    After the Sound Bath, you will also have an opportunity to experience the Japanese instruments yourself and discover their resonance up close.

    The Sound Bath lasts approximately 60 minutes. Please allow approximately 90 minutes in total, including the introduction and time afterwards.

    Lie down. Listen. Let the sound do the rest.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒600-8835 京都府京都市下京区観喜寺町５６ | ・The name of the venue : Umekoji Park, Midori no Yakata ・Address : Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kankijicho, 56 How to get there: By Train : 4-minute walk from Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station on the JR San-in Line. /From Kyoto Station : 20-minute walk. /By Bus : Several bus stops are located nearby.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒600-8835 京都府京都市下京区観喜寺町５６ | ・The name of the venue : Umekoji Park, Midori no Yakata ・Address : Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kankijicho, 56 How to get there: By Train : 4-minute walk from Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station on the JR San-in Line. /From Kyoto Station : 20-minute walk. /By Bus : Several bus stops are located nearby.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒600-8208 京都府京都市下京区小稲荷町８５−１０ | 85-10-203 Koinari-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto It is about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan