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8 Best Kyoto Yoga Retreats

The stays worth rolling out the mat for.

The 8 kyoto yoga retreats 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.

8 Best Kyoto Yoga Retreats

Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk - Meeting at Kodaiji Park: The One Detail You Should Not Ignore
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Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

1.Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

Zen meditation in Kyoto at a private temple with a monk: zazen instruction, garden time, matcha tea, and Q&A in 90 minutes.

Most Popular 5.0

“We had a wonderful experience doing this guided Zen meditation in Kyoto. Both the guide and the monk were excellent. The meditation itself was one of the most focused sessions I’ve had in quite some time, and it was such a treat to be able to ask the monk questions and tour his beautiful garden…”

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Kyoto: Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Temple with Lunch - Komyo-in Zen garden: learning to see before you sit
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Kyoto: Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Temple with Lunch

2.Kyoto: Zen Meditation and Garden Tour at a Temple with Lunch

Kyoto Zen meditation at Tofuku-ji with a guided garden walk, zazen session, and Shojin ryori lunch in a small English-speaking group.

4.9

“Amazing experience in Kyoto! I appreciated my guide, who was knowledgeable about Zen meditation and Japanese Buddhism. The garden was stunning, and the experience with the monk at the temple was very worth it. I recommend this experience for people who are looking to relax, experience meditation, and to understand a little bit better the…”

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Candlelit Zen: Evening Meditation at Kyoto’s Secret Temple - What Happens in 70 Minutes: From Briefing to Zazen to Tea
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Candlelit Zen: Evening Meditation at Kyoto’s Secret Temple

Kyoto: Nighttime Zen Meditation and Matcha Tea Experience - Four Gardens Lit Up: What to Notice as the Light Changes
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Kyoto: Nighttime Zen Meditation and Matcha Tea Experience

Kyoto: Calligraphy Workshop with Meditation - The meditation that actually changes the way you write
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Kyoto: Calligraphy Workshop with Meditation

5.Kyoto: Calligraphy Workshop with Meditation

Write Japanese calligraphy in a historic Kyoto townhouse, with a short meditation first. Take home your own brushwork. $47.

5.0

“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.”

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Kyoto: Private Aerial Yoga Class - Low aerial vs basic aerial: pick your comfort level
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Kyoto: Private Aerial Yoga Class

6.Kyoto: Private Aerial Yoga Class

Private English aerial yoga in Kyoto. Choose low or waist-height hammocks, get a tailored session, and feel weightless for 1 hour.

5.0

“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…”

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Kyoto: Toji Temple Walking Tour with Meditation Guide

7.Kyoto: Toji Temple Walking Tour with Meditation Guide

1-hour Toji Temple walking tour with meditation guide in Kyoto. Learn Buddhist schools and esoteric practices for $35 from the South Gate.

4.2

“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!”

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Kyoto: Zen and Yoga Experience at Myoshinji Temple - Zen in Rinzai Kyoto: learning the five key elements
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Kyoto: Zen and Yoga Experience at Myoshinji Temple

8.Kyoto: Zen and Yoga Experience at Myoshinji Temple

Kyoto’s Myoshinji Temple blends Zen teachings, a garden-view yoga session, and Japanese tea. Quiet, beginner-friendly 2-hour retreat.

4.7

“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.”

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