Hike in the mountains north of Arashiyama, Kyoto in a mountain gorge toward the beautiful Kuya Falls, a sacred waterfall on the remote grounds of an Eight Dragon King Shrine. We will practice numerous contemplative exercises on the way, learning about the origins of these hidden natural wonders as ancient contemplative spaces for mountain ascetics […]
A scenic and relaxing days wondering through the quiet areas of Uji, matcha capital of the world. Learning the history and background of how that tea developed in Japan, and its relationship to Buddhism and meditation. We will explore a few of the more quiet temples and shrines of the city as well, learning some […]
Reiki is a growing energy work and healing practice with roots in esoteric Japanese traditions. During this tour, we will explore the origins and practices of reiki in some of the places where it began and spread, along with the beautiful surroundings of those areas. Whether you just are curious about this tradition or experienced […]
