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Maibara, Shiga Temple Visit and Meditation

Kyukosan Seiganji — Garden Zazen and Coffee

Explore Seiganji’s garden, try zazen and pause for a drink in Maibara. Check current options and reservations on Wabunka.

Hareto Score 86/100

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What You’ll Experience

At Kyukosan Seiganji in Maibara, the head priest introduces the temple and its rock garden before guiding a zazen session.

The listing allows chair-based meditation for guests who find sitting on the floor uncomfortable. The visit finishes with a drink and sweet at the temple cafe.

Wabunka includes an English-speaking guide and gives an approximate seven-minute walk from Maibara Station. This is in Shiga, outside Kyoto and Osaka cities.

Who Is This For

  • Garden lovers interested in a guided visit
  • Meditation beginners seeking an introduction
  • Rail travelers making time for Maibara

Practical Details

DurationAbout 120 minutes
PriceCheck Wabunka for current rates and inclusions
EnglishEnglish listing; confirm support for your date
LocationMaibara, Shiga
BookingFollow Wabunka instructions; requests need confirmation
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Hareto’s Take

The Hareto Score of 86 is a provisional editorial score based on listing information, not a firsthand inspection. Leave room in the day for a quiet visit. Ask about seating or access needs in advance. Check the current cancellation deadline carefully before committing to a date.

Experience details and current reservations on Wabunka. Information checked September 19, 2026.

Practical Details

Duration
About 120 minutes
Price
See Wabunka for current prices and options