Planned days, your own stay

2 days of retreat activities in Kyoto

Stay at home, your own accommodation,
or join us for just one day

Saturday
April 12th, 2025

Gentle wake up yoga

Suitable for all levels. Gentle hatha focusing

on what you personally need on this day.

reconnect to your mind & body

8:30am Morning Yoga

temple forest bathing

step into a different space

fresh air, sacred trees, shrines, temples

reconnect to nature

10:30 Shinrinyoku

Hike to Kyoto’s best view

first to the temple’s inner sanctum

grab lunch then up to Kyoto’s lookout

connect to the city & the sky

2pm Hike & meditation overlooking Kyoto

fascinating secluded temple

learn both shinto & Buddhist customs

experience what few other travellers get to

connect to local culture

10:30 Hidden Temple Tour

Shakyo & dedication

trace the 260 characters of the Heart Sutra

personal dedication ceremony in the main hall

reconnect your heart & mind

12:00 Mindful Scripture Tracing & Dedication by head monk

Sunday
April 13th, 2025

8am Morning Harmony - part 1 - Yoga

11:00am Sound Bath

9am Morning Harmony - part 2 - Kyoto breakfast experience

Plan options

  • Sacred Wanderings

    Participate in both days

    A Luxurious Weekend of Tranquillity & Culture

    Immerse yourself in two days of serenity and Japanese tradition. Begin with yoga, followed by a guided temple tour, Shakyo (sutra tracing) with private dedication ceremony, and a breathtaking hike to the sacred inner sanctum. Descend to Kyoto’s most stunning panoramic viewpoint, where we’ll meditate with sweeping vistas—on clear days, even Osaka is visible.

    Day two starts with morning yoga in a traditional Kyoto townhouse, leading into an exquisite hands-on breakfast experience—crafting fresh tofu and miso soup at your table, creating the base of your refined vegan, gluten-free Kyoto breakfast feast.

    Relax into an hour of pure bliss with a crystal bowl sound bath session, letting the vibrations rejuvenate every cell, leaving you centred and refreshed for the days ahead.

  • Komorebi Wanderings

    Saturday only

    A Sacred Journey of Yoga, Nature & Reflection

    Begin with a grounding Hatha yoga session, followed by a serene forest bathing temple tour. Engage in the meditative art of Shakyo (sutra tracing) and a private dedication ceremony led by monks, exclusively for our group.

    We then ascend the mountain behind the temple to its hidden inner sanctum, before descending a scenic trail to Kyoto’s most breathtaking viewpoint.

    Depending on our pace, we may pause for lunch or enjoy a picnic at the lookout. Finally, we’ll hike to a secluded spot higher up, where we’ll meditate in silence, embracing the vast panorama—on clear days, stretching as far as Osaka.

  • Nourishing Stillness

    Sunday only

    A Morning of Serenity & Renewal

    Start your day with a peaceful yoga session in a traditional Kyoto townhouse, embracing the stillness and harmony of this traditional setting.

    Afterwards, immerse yourself in an exquisite breakfast experience—crafting fresh tofu and miso soup at your table, just as it has been done for centuries. This is complemented by a beautifully curated vegan, gluten-free spread, blending classic Kyoto flavours with refined modern touches. All vegan. All gluten-free.

    From there, sink into deep relaxation with an immersive singing bowl session. As the resonant tones fill the space, their vibrations flow through your body, easing tension and restoring balance.

Includes:

  • 2x yoga classes

  • meditation class

  • crystal singing bowl sound bath

  • Temple entry, shakyo and dedication ceremony

  • breakfast on Sunday morning

  • translation, and guiding

  • train/bus tickets from Sanjo Station

Please note:

  • tour will go ahead in light rain

  • storms or lightning will lead to change of schedule

  • lunch is NOT included so you can choose to eat an amount/type of food most suited to you. Options available.

Cancellation Terms and Conditions

In the case of refunds being provided, any fees involved in payments and refunding payments will be paid by the client.

  • From Payment until 30days before the event, cancellation fees are 0%

  • Until 21 days beforehand, cancellation fees are 30%

  • Until 10 days beforehand, cancellation fees are 50%

  • 2-9 days before, cancellation fees are 80%

  • Cancellation on the before, or day of the retreat, or no shows will incur a 100% cancellation charge

In the case of typhoon, or other natural disaster, that leads to a national or local area stay at home order and therefore cancellation of the retreat, all funds will be returned minus any fees incurred in the payment of, or required to, return those funds.