YOGA TOURING
The stays worth rolling out the mat for.
The 15 yoga retreats in japan travellers book most, gathered in one place. What each stay is like, who teaches it, how the days are shaped, and what a place on the mat costs.
A 90-minute Zen zazen meditation in a private Asakusa temple with a monk, plus calligraphy and a matcha tea ceremony.
Most Popular“This tour was wonderful! They were so attentive and made a big effort to answer all of our questions. The meditation was very special and the energy wonderful.”
Zen meditation in Kyoto at a private temple with a monk: zazen instruction, garden time, matcha tea, and Q&A in 90 minutes.
“If you’re considering this tour - stop that and book it asap. From where I come from this price is on a higher end, and I was having doubts, especially since my husband has 6th sense for BS but this really impressed both of us and is totally worth if. Both the monk and our…”
Kyoto Zen meditation at Tofuku-ji with a guided garden walk, zazen session, and Shojin ryori lunch in a small English-speaking group.
“Yutaka , our guide was very professional and well prepared with information. The experience was lively and I thoroughly enjoyed the meditation and viewing the Buddhist temple and garden. Lunch was also very good. All in all very good.”
Join Candlelit Zen in Kyoto for a candlelit Zazen session at a temple closed to the public, ending with tea and monk conversation.
“It was an amazing experience. A monk walked usthrough zen meditation”
A 90-minute nighttime visit to Keishunin Temple in Kyoto for guided garden views, zazen meditation, and matcha with sweets.
“One of the best activities that I did on this trip , worth it every penny!”
Private ocean-view sound bath in Beppu with 432Hz handpans, guided meditation, and hot-spring stops like Umi Jigoku and Kannawa.
“Truly unique experience in Beppu. Shin and his partner were kind and gentle. The sound of experience was very therapeutic..”
Private Koyasan day trip from Osaka/Kyoto: Kongobu-ji, Okuno-in, museum, and optional monk-led meditation with comfortable transfers.
“There has already been a lengthy correspondence in advance, which I would like to refer to rather than repeating everything here. Thank you very much.”
Private 10-hour Koyasan tour from Kyoto/Osaka with temple highlights, museum visits, and optional monk-led meditation training.
“There has already been a lengthy correspondence in advance, which I would like to refer to rather than repeating everything here. Thank you very much.”
Jigokudani snow monkeys, a scenic mountain walk, local lunch, and mineral onsen on a private Nagano/Myoko tour with pickup.
“Great Dai was a really good guide - personable, knowledgeable and providing flexibility on the move to modify the itinerary as the day progressed and conditions changed. Would definitely book a tour with him again.”
Samurai swordsmanship and sound meditation in Honshu: kimono, river purification, flute and drums, Zen, and real sword cutting.
“It was such an amazing experience. We cannot thank Yusuke-san and his beautifull wife enough for welcoming us in their home. Their is so many layers of activities offered : the cleansing in the river with dragon flute music, getting to dress in japanese clothing, the samurai lesson, the sonor meditation, the dance and samurai…”
English yoga and meditation in Hiroshima with loving-kindness meditation and Tibetan singing bowl sound healing, small-group 1-hour class.
“Maki was really nice! She was very accommodating, attentive to my wishes and took my skill Level into Account. I enjoyed the class very much :)”
Write Japanese calligraphy in a historic Kyoto townhouse, with a short meditation first. Take home your own brushwork. $47.
“Great introduction to calligraphy with a very enthusiastic teacher. The short meditation beforehand helped me relax and really enjoy the experience. A calm and creative way to spend time.”
Private English aerial yoga in Kyoto. Choose low or waist-height hammocks, get a tailored session, and feel weightless for 1 hour.
“Another amazing class with Agata-san! If we lived in Kyoto we’d become regulars straight away. So much fun! Agata has a really positive energy and knows how to organise and run a really effective class. We would highly recommend this to anyone coming to Kyoto. Also a really lovely neighbourhood to walk around and in…”
1-hour Toji Temple walking tour with meditation guide in Kyoto. Learn Buddhist schools and esoteric practices for $35 from the South Gate.
“Roy is very knowledgeable about Buddhism and history of Toji. I’ve learned a lot insights from him. The meditation experience was exceptional. We sat at a hall that’s tranquil and less known to most tourists. Very memorable tour experience!”
Kyoto’s Myoshinji Temple blends Zen teachings, a garden-view yoga session, and Japanese tea. Quiet, beginner-friendly 2-hour retreat.
“The teacher is very nice. This is a great experience for beginners level “0”. If you already practice meditation and yoga, the experience itself is weak. However, the place where it is done and the way the teacher does it turns the experience into something special.”
Every yoga town worth the trip, place by place.
