"Heal the heart、Purify your soul! The ultimate guide to zazen and waterfall walking near Sapporo”

away from the hustle and bustle、Are you looking for a trip to soothe your mind and body in the great outdoors? In the suburbs of Sapporo、There are many places where you can experience Japan's unique spiritual practices such as zazen and waterfall meditation.。These trainings、More than just a tourist experience。face yourself、Provides a deep time to regain peace of mind。When I, Piyun, experienced the waterfall row for the first time,、Although I was surprised by the coldness,、I was impressed by the refreshing feeling after finishing it.。In this article、5 spots near Sapporo where you can experience zazen meditation and waterfall walking, which are very popular among foreigners、I will introduce you with my actual experience.。please、After reading this article、You too can try a new challenge!

Why are training experiences in Sapporo so popular among foreigners?

1. A special environment that integrates with nature

Unspoiled nature spreads around Sapporo、It is the perfect location for waterfall walking and zazen meditation.。waterfall sound、the feel of cold water、and fresh air、It refreshes your mind and body。I'm also going to the waterfall、Get your whole body hit by the powerful water flow of the waterfall、I felt as if the anxiety in my heart suddenly disappeared.。Even for foreign travelers、This nature experience is a special time that can only be found in Japan.。

2. Reset your mind with the spirit of Zen

Zazen not only allows you to experience a part of Japanese culture, but also、It is also a practice of ``mindfulness'' that is needed in today's stressful society.。For foreign travelers、It's a time where you can feel a simple yet deep spirituality.。Through zazen, I too、Thoughts disappear、I reaffirmed the importance of facing myself。

3. Memories that are unique and worth sharing

Waterfall walking and zazen、You can create your own story that is different from visiting tourist attractions.。courage to challenge、Silence that calms the mind、And meeting a new self。Every moment、It will be a special experience that you will want to share on SNS.。When I shared the waterfall photo、I received a lot of feedback from friends saying, ``I want to go with you next time!''。

5 recommended spots

1. Chuoji Temple

Chuoji Official Website

• address: Minami 6-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-0806
• Fee: 500Yen (every Sunday)
• Features: Located in the center of Sapporo、Convenient access。A zazen experience in the beautiful scenery and tranquility of the garden.、Perfect for refreshing your mind。I also experienced zazen for the first time here.、I felt my heart become calmer。

2. Waterfall experience spot (Minami Ward, Sapporo City)

• address: Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido (Details will be provided at time of reservation)
• Fee: 15,000Yen (karate uniform for waterfall training provided) *Confirmation required
• Features: An attractive waterfall spot with beginner-friendly instruction。An experience surrounded by the sound of a waterfall、Perfect for purifying your mind and body。I tried it for the first time、Although I was surprised by the coldness of the waterfall,、I was impressed by the exhilaration I felt after finishing.。

3. Tokugenji Temple (Otaru City)

• address: 2-25-1 Shioya, Otaru City
• Fee: Free (donation fee system) *Confirmation required
• Features: A temple of silence located on a hill in Otaru。A zazen experience surrounded by the sound of bells、It's a special time to experience Japanese Zen culture first-hand.。Even when I visited、I felt like my heart became pure.。

4. Hokkaido Diocese Mass Zendo

• address: 1-8 Minami 2-jo Nishi 21-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
• Fee: Initial participation fee： 1,500Yen (general、Same amount for students)Monthly fee：2,000Yen (depending on experience content) *Confirmation required
• Features: Zazen、A facility where you can experience a combination of sutra copying。You can spend the day refreshing your mind and body.。I also experienced sutra copying here.、I could feel the inner calm。

5. Zazen dojo for working adults: Human Zen

• address: Oyafuru 6 Line South Route 2, Ishikari City, Hokkaido
  Ishikari Zen Dojo
• Fee: 300Yen (membership fee) *Confirmation required
• Features: Sunday Zazen meeting、What is zazen?、This is a meeting that anyone who wants to try it out can feel free to join.。The area around the dojo is quiet.。in the silence、Let's do zazen。

Would you like to refresh your tired mind?

A training experience surrounded by nature in Sapporo、Provides the perfect time to refresh your mind and body。Refer to this article、Please take a journey to face yourself.。If this guide is helpful、Please share your thoughts in the comments section! Also、If you like this article、Bookmark or share on SNS、Please share this special experience with others!🌟