Sand Pattern Drawing Experience with English interpreter available

In the quiet of a traditional Japanese garden, take a moment to turn inward and experience the meditative art of Sand Pattern Drawing　patterns in the sand.

　Japanese Garden Introduction
　　An explanation of major garden styles and their key characteristics.

　Mindfulness Practice
　　Calm your breath, settle your thoughts, and gently bring your awareness to the present 　　moment.

　Samon-hiki Workshop
　　A professional gardener will guide you through the tools and techniques with careful, hands-on instruction.

　Wagashi & Matcha
　　Enjoy Japanese sweets and matcha while appreciating the completed garden in peaceful silence.

Savor a deeply fulfilling moment of stillness and beauty.

※ This is a private program for one group at a time.
　Maximum of 4 participants per group.

※Chinese-language support may be available. Please feel free to contact us for details.

※Cancellation
　Cancellations are accepted up to 3 days before the reserved date.
　However, for bookings with advance payment, cancellations are not possible after 25 days have 　passed since the reservation, even if the standard cancellation deadline has not yet passed.

Sand Pattern Drawing Experience with English interpreter available

In the quiet of a traditional Japanese garden, take a moment to turn inward and experience the meditative art of Sand Pattern Drawing　patterns in the sand.

Program

　Japanese Garden Introduction
　　An explanation of major garden styles and their key characteristics.

　Mindfulness Practice
　　Calm your breath, settle your thoughts, and gently bring your awareness to the present 　　moment.

　Samon-hiki Workshop
　　A professional gardener will guide you through the tools and techniques with careful, hands-on instruction.

　Wagashi & Matcha
　　Enjoy Japanese sweets and matcha while appreciating the completed garden in peaceful silence.

Savor a deeply fulfilling moment of stillness and beauty.

※ This is a private program for one group at a time.
　Maximum of 4 participants per group.

※Chinese-language support may be available. Please feel free to contact us for details.

※Cancellation
　Cancellations are accepted up to 3 days before the reserved date.
　However, for bookings with advance payment, cancellations are not possible after 25 days have 　passed since the reservation, even if the standard cancellation deadline has not yet passed.

Sand Pattern Drawing Experience with English interpretation

豊かな自然と歴史的建造物が調和し、国内外から訪れる人々に愛される奥嵯峨・鳥居本。
この地で、京都の禅宗寺院の庭園の設計・維持管理を手掛ける「曽根造園」は、伝統的な日本家屋の枯山水庭園で砂紋引きを体験できる施設「放我庵」を運営しています。
庭園の美しさに心を奪われ、禅の精神と枯山水の伝統を、「歩く座禅」と言われる砂紋引きをご体験ください。
また、1棟貸し切りでのレンタルも可能です。各種展示会や研修会など幅広くご活用ください。


□砂紋引き体験（1時間半）
　　日本庭園の説明
　　マインドフルネス
　　砂紋引き体験
　　和菓子とお抹茶

□貸しスペース
　各種展示・イベント・企業研修・セミナー・撮影会など
　和室２間・和洋室１間・庭園・ワークスペース

Nestled in the harmonious blend of rich nature and historic architecture, the Oku-Saga and Toriiimoto area is beloved by visitors from Japan and around the world.
In this serene setting, Sone Zoen, a landscape company specializing in the design and maintenance of Zen temple gardens in Kyoto, operates Hōgā-an—a facility where guests can experience samon-hiki, the traditional practice of drawing patterns in karesansui (dry landscape) gardens.

Be captivated by the beauty of the garden and immerse yourself in the spirit of Zen through this meditative experience, often described as “walking zazen.”
The residence is also available as a private whole-house rental, suitable for exhibitions, workshops, corporate retreats, and more.

■ Samon-hiki Experience (1.5 hours)

　・Introduction to the Japanese garden
　・Mindfulness practice
　・Samon-hiki (raking sand patterns)
　・Japanese sweets and matcha tea

■ Rental Space
　Available for various uses such as exhibitions, events, corporate training, seminars, and 　　　　photo/video shoots.
Includes:
Two Japanese-style rooms/One Japanese-Western style room/Japanesegarden/Workspace
　


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Sand Pattern Drawing Experience with English interpretation

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