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.
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“It was an amazing experience. Satoru was the perfect guide and the monk was so kind and open to any questions. Even in the group it was easy to dive into this calm adventure of Zen Meditation.”
Kyoto Zen meditation at Tofuku-ji with a guided garden walk, zazen session, and Shojin ryori lunch in a small English-speaking group.
“I have leart a lot of zen concepts and terminologies through the clear and detail explanation from the tour guide😄 I can meditate with the locals together makes the tour much much valuable to me. Thank you so much for the arrangement!”
Join Candlelit Zen in Kyoto for a candlelit Zazen session at a temple closed to the public, ending with tea and monk conversation.
“We loved our meditation session! We were a group of 7 with 3 adults and 4 kids, ages 12-18 and everyone in the group enjoyed the session. We all came away with something different but everyone agreed it was time well spent! Would definitely recommend! The beautiful moss garden is a plus!”
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!”
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.”
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