Takahama is the best place to give Zen meditation a try! The town has a long history with Zen and is the birthplace of Soyen Shaku, the famous Zen Buddhist Master who was the first to teach Zen to Westerners. The Abbot of Daijoji Temple welcomes anyone curious about Zen meditation, regardless of age, gender, or personal beliefs. He will introduce you to the basic principles of Zen and how to experience it yourself.