Practice Zen meditation or zazen in a seated position much like the one Buddha adopted when he experienced his awakening. The venue for this enlightening session will be the Next 21 building, one of the tallest skyscrapers in Niigata. A Zen master will guide you through the meditation with the aim of helping you live in the moment, free from worry, judgment and analytic thought. Zazen can be transformative and positively affect your physical, mental and emotional well-being when practiced over time.
To enhance your relaxed state of mind, you will continue on to the Hakuran Shrine located within a serene park of the same name. The goddess supposedly enshrined there is said to bless couples with harmonious relationships and provide good fortune for the entire family. Nearby, you will find the former home of a merchant from the Meiji Era, which ended in 1912. Exceptionally peaceful, the residence has been designated a national cultural property.
