🌿 Must-Visit! The Four Essential Experiences at Taizō-in (1)

1️⃣ Mindful Zen Seating · 7-Minute Spiritual Healing 💰 300 yen experience package (includes special candy matcha + multilingual explanation) 🧘‍♀️ Sit cross-legged on the outer corridor of the main hall, place a specially made yuzu oil Zen candy in your mouth, and focus on the 7-minute melting process. The candy contains centella asiatica (to aid meditation) and cedar powder. As the sweet and sour flavors gradually melt, you'll feel the Zen in "walking, standing, sitting, and lying." Netizen review: "The sound of the wind rustling through the leaves suddenly became so clear!" 🌿 2️⃣ National Treasure Garden · Seasonal Limited Aesthetics 🍁 Mototsune Garden: A masterpiece of karesansui by Kano Mototsune. The white sand curves symbolize flowing water, while evergreen shrubs are meticulously pruned to create a three-dimensional Zen atmosphere. 🌸 Yoka-en: A pond-and-stream strolling garden, surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves. The "Hyotan Pond" in the center houses two catfish, echoing the Zen koan of the "Catfish and Gourd" painting. 🌙 Yin-Yang Garden: Laid out with black and white sand, symbolizing the duality of human nature. The minimalist design conveys profound meaning. 🌇 #Kyoto 🌿 #Taizoin 🏯