Morning Meditation Retreat at Secluded Shrine
2026-05-15 08:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
Spend the morning in a quiet calm and magical area of Kyoto, hidden away from the crowds. We will practice a few forms of meditation throughout the morning to both relax and revitalize as Spring begins to flourish around Kyoto. Being in a quiet, hidden shrine with the sounds of a waterfall and birds in the background help set the mood of the space, as you are guided through a series of deep relaxation and kindness meditations. Whether you are new to meditation or very experienced, this morning retreat can offer adaptations to fit you.
We will meet at Tofukuji Station at 8am, and walk together from there to Gosh-no-Taki Shrine. You will also receive a short behind-the-scenes tour of the shrine with areas the public does not get to see.
Fees from the meditation also support repairs at the shrine

Meditation Guide: A Shingon Buddhist Priest, who previously trained extensively in Zen and Thai Forest traditions. “Jishin” has about 20 years experience guiding meditations. With a PhD in culture and history of religions, and experience teaching in several universities around the world, Jishin has both the academic and insider understandings of Buddhism and Japanese religion. Previously a researcher at Tohoku University and Ryukoku University on Buddhist chaplaincy, Jishin wrote about and volunteered in disaster and crisis care. Their books include Refuge in the Storm: Buddhist Voices in Crisis Care and A Thousand Hands: A Guidebook to Caring for your Buddhist Community. Jishin was also certified as a Clinical Meditation Teacher.
For Questions and Inquiries, feel free to contact:

OPTIONAL ADDITION: For an extra donation to the shrine, those interested may also try “Taki-gyo” (waterfall meditation) after the retreat period. Taki-gyo is a about a 1300 year-old meditation tradition in Japan that involves chanting meditation while standing under a waterfall. The shrine will provide special clothing, laundry service and a warm shower, while Jishin will provide instructions. Please mention if you are interested in adding this unique experience.

1-Day retreat tour: Meditation at Sennyuji and the Secret Waterfalls of Fushimi Inari
2026-05-10 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-15 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 16:30
This contemplative tour takes you through beautiful back-road temples and shrines, before heading into the hidden mountain trails behind Fushimi Inari Shrine, mixed with meditation sessions in quiet, serene areas without the tourists.
We will begin the day visiting some small yet serene and gorgeous temples in the Sennyuji temple complex. We will learn some background about the historic statues and the key place of those teachings in the development of Buddhist meditation in Japan. We will also see some famous Japanese garden views in one of the remote temples, where the serenity invites contemplative introspection.
Meditation rooms are available in some temple spaces, while in another, we will practice a mini-walking meditation pilgrimage after learning about some of the Japanese pilgrimage traditions.
The tour continues with hidden back-mountain shrines, each offering a special mystique. Some of these areas are used for a traditional Japanese spiritual tradition of “taki-gyo” or “waterfall meditation.” We will have some meditation sessions and lunch in a typically off-limits shrine room.
The trails will ultimately lead us around the back, less-traveled paths of Fushimi Inari Shrine, learning how this special famous shrine grew and developed, and the roles it plays in Japanese spirituality. You may try out the Taki-gyo experience for an extra 1000 yen! (special clothing will be provided).
The variety of environments you can see within a single part of the day should leave a lasting impression, and alongside the practices we do in these spaces, hopefully deep inspiration as well.
Meeting Place: Tofukuji Station
For questions, contact us at:
note: listed cost includes plant-based lunch, taxes, and entree fees. When registering, please alert us to any feed allergies or dietary restrictions.
(If you would like to register a group of 3 or more, feel free to inquire about group discounts!)

Kuya Falls and the Mountain Rivers: A Day of Mountain Hiking and Healing (away from golden week crowds!))
2026-05-07 09:30 - 13:00
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 through Japanese history. A day filled with immersing yourself in the magic of nature, living with the traditions of centuries of contemplatives who came before.
We will have also hike to a beautiful spot on the river, in the mountain gorge with flowing rapids for a picnic and sharing of our experiences.
CONTACT us for inquiries:
note: listed cost includes plant-based snacks, taxes, and entree fees. When registering, please alert us to any feed allergies or dietary restrictions.
(If you would like to register a group of 3 or more, feel free to inquire about group discounts!)

Kuya Falls and the Mountain Rivers: A Morning of Mountain Hiking and Healing
2026-04-23 08:30 - 12:00
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 meditation exercises on the way, learning about the origins of these hidden natural wonders as ancient contemplative spaces for mountain ascetics through Japanese history. A day filled with immersing yourself in the magic of nature, living with the traditions of centuries of contemplatives who came before.
We will have also hike to a beautiful spot on the river, in the mountain gorge with flowing rapids for a picnic and sharing of our experiences.
CONTACT us for inquiries:
Snacks, fees, and taxes included in pricing.
Please contact us for group pricing for 3 or more people

Morning Meditation Retreat at Secluded Shrine
2026-04-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Tofukuji Sation, 東山区本町12-224, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan
Spend the morning in a quiet calm and magical area of Kyoto, hidden away from the crowds. We will practice a few forms of meditation throughout the morning to both relax and revitalize as Spring begins to flourish around Kyoto. Whether you are new to meditation or very experienced, this morning retreat can offer adaptations to fit you.

We will meet at Tofukuji Station at 8am, and walk together from there to Gosh-no-Taki Shrine.
Meditation Guide: A Shingon Buddhist Priest, who previously trained extensively in Zen and Thai Forest traditions. “Jishin” has about 20 years experience guiding meditations. With a PhD in culture and history of religions, and experience teaching in several universities around the world, Jishin has both the academic and insider understandings of Buddhism and Japanese religion. Previously a researcher at Tohoku University and Ryukoku University on Buddhist chaplaincy, Jishin wrote about and volunteered in disaster and crisis care. Their books include Refuge in the Storm: Buddhist Voices in Crisis Care and A Thousand Hands: A Guidebook to Caring for your Buddhist Community. Jishin was also certified as a Clinical Meditation Teacher.
For Questions and Inquiries, feel free to contact:

OPTIONAL ADDITION: For an extra donation to the shrine, those interested may also try “Taki-gyo” (waterfall meditation) after the retreat period. Taki-gyo is a about a 1300 year-old meditation tradition in Japan that involves chanting meditation while standing under a waterfall. The shrine will provide special clothing, laundry service and a warm shower, while Jishin will provide instructions. Please mention if you are interested in adding this unique experience.

half-day retreat tour: Secrets of Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sennyuji
2026-04-16 13:30 - 17:30
This contemplative tour takes you through beautiful back-road temples and shrines, before heading into the hidden mountain trails behind Fushimi Inari Shrine. Whereas the main paths of Fushimi Inari shrine can get incredibly congested, we will travel on the more hidden paths with few to no people that are maybe even more beautiful than the trails more traveled.
We will begin the day visiting some small yet serene and gorgeous temples in the Sennyuji temple complex. We will learn some background about the historic statues and the key place of those teachings in the development of Buddhist meditation in Japan. We will also see some famous Japanese garden views in one of the remote temples, where the serenity invites contemplative introspection.
The tour continues with hidden back-mountain shrines, each offering a special mystique. Some of these areas are used for a traditional Japanese spiritual tradition of “taki-gyo” or “waterfall meditation.” (maybe some of you have seen depictions of this practice in anime!) The trails will ultimately lead us around the back, less-traveled paths of Fushimi Inari Shrine, learning how this special famous shrine grew and developed, and the roles it plays in Japanese spirituality with some contemplative exercises in the beautiful mountain forest along the way.
The variety of environments you can see within a single part of the day should leave a lasting impression, and alongside the practices we do in these spaces, hopefully deep inspiration as well.
Meeting Place: Tofukuji Station
For questions, contact us at:
note: listed cost includes taxes and entree fees

京都の秘境神社で半日慈しみ瞑想リトリート
2026-02-15 13:30 - 17:00 | Tofukuji Sation, 東山区本町12-224, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan
美しく静かで自然豊かな神社で行われる冬のリトリートはバレンタインデーの週末に自分にも世界にも慈しみをテーマとしています。様々な瞑想法を学びながら、リラックスし、リフレッシュし、セルフケアも世界への慈悲や慈しみを新たな気持ちで過ごせるように心を整えます。
五社大明神の一室で行われ、リトリートの費用は五社大明神の修復活動にも充てられます。
五社大明神は京都の奥まった場所、伏見稲荷大社の裏手にあります。

集合場所：東福寺駅東口
瞑想指導者：ミシャン慈心（宗教学博士、真言宗の阿闍梨、修験道の先達、20年以上瞑想指導）

京都の裏側名所を巡るツアー
2026-02-15 08:30 - 12:00 | Tofukuji Sation, 東山区本町12-224, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan
このツアーでは、京都の主要な観光地から少し離れた秘境のような寺社をご案内いたします。泉涌寺周辺、伏見稲荷大社の裏参道、そして隠れた滝行スポットを散策します。
泉涌寺の歴史深い名所をご案内します。密教の瞑想について学び。その後、近くの隠れて美しい神社を巡り、伏見稲荷大社の奥まった自然歩道を散策。山の奥には人影が少なく、多くの滝行の名所を見学することができます。
集合場所：東福寺駅東口
ガイド：ミシャン慈心（宗教学博士、真言宗の阿闍梨、修験道の先達、龍谷大学の非常勤講師）

京都の秘境神社で瞑想リトリート
2026-01-25 09:00 - 16:00
美しく静かで自然豊かな神社で行われる冬のリトリートは１年のはじまりに心身を浄化することをテーマとしています。様々な瞑想法を学びながら、リラックスし、リフレッシュし、今年一年を新たな気持ちで過ごせるように心を整えます。
五社大明神の一室で行われ、リトリートの費用は五社大明神の修復活動にも充てられます。
五社大明神は京都の奥まった場所、伏見稲荷大社の裏手にあります。

京都の裏側名所を巡るリトリートツアーと瞑想体験
2026-01-24 09:15 - 15:30
このツアーでは、京都の主要な観光地から少し離れた秘境のような寺社をご案内いたします。泉涌寺周辺、伏見稲荷大社の裏参道、そして隠れた滝行スポットを散策します。
泉涌寺の歴史深い名所をご案内します。密教の瞑想について学び、阿字観を体験。その後、近くの隠れて美しい神社を巡り、境内の休憩所で昼食をとります。昼食後は、伏見稲荷大社の奥まった自然歩道を散策。山の奥には人影が少なく、多くの滝行の名所を見学することができます。

Reiki Healing Tour: The Origins and Practices of Reiki in Kyoto's Mountains
2026-01-10 08:30 - 13:00 | Demachiyagani Station, 32-1, Tanaka Kamiyanagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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 in it, all are welcome to come explore these roots in an area of Northern Kyoto mountains also known for “Tengu,” wise winged mountain spirits.
CONTACT us for inquiries:
Meet at Demachiyagani Station
note: listed cost includes snacks, taxes, and entree fees
(please feel free to inquire about family or group pricing if you have 3 or more people!)

1-day New Year Meditation Retreat
2026-01-04 08:30 - 16:30
Start the New Year right, letting go of all stress and baggage of 2025, while refreshing your spirit and mind for 2026.
The day will start by meeting at Tofukuji Station.
This 1-day retreat experience will begin with a contemplative walk together through a quiet yet beautiful temple complex and see some special Buddhist statues, while we introduce ourselves to each other, and while we go over some basics of the theory behind mindfulness practices. We will then go to our host shrine, the small yet incredibly scenic Gosha Daimyojin Shrine, tucked into a part of town, hidden behind the Fushimi Inari mountain. We will spend most of the day at a private meditation room within the shrine. [funds from the retreat support maintenance of the shrine]
The guided meditations through the day will help us gradually relax more and more, as we also increase our awareness and concentration. In between, we will have time for questions and discussion as well.
You will have the opportunity to release many aspects of stress or tension from the previous year, and prepare your mind with a fresh and renewed sense for the new year!
Retreat leader: “Jishin” has taught meditation for more than 20 years, practicing at temples in Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. He is ordained in the Japanese Shingon tradition and also holds a PhD with a focus on Buddhist Studies. Jishin has published and spoken around the world on the application of meditation to care in modern times.
Lunch, tea, and snacks included

1-day Meditation Retreat: Compassion for body, mind, and world
2025-12-23 08:30 - 16:00
Spend the day treating your body and mind right. We will begin with some relaxation meditations, but as the day goes on, you will learn a variety of compassion meditations, beginning with more self-compassion and release, gradually working with group compassion meditations for the world.
Proceeds from retreat will help maintain the primary venue, Gosha Shrine (smaller temples and shrines need support to survive, as they don’t receive the donations that bigger more popular places do) As both a beautiful, sacred place to host the retreat, and a place that needs more visitors, IJJ aims to support mutual beneficial connections like this. [For an optional extra 5,000 yen, we can also add a waterfall meditation on site at the end of the retreat].
Lunch, tea, coffee and snacks through the day also included.
Learning several compassion based meditations through the course of the day, and working through them with a small group, you will come out of the day feeling refreshed and revitalized, ready to start anew in 2025. A perfect treat for your body and mind 😉
Retreat leader: Jishin is ordained in the Shingon Buddhist tradition, but previously also trained at temples in Thailand, Taiwan, and Korea. Jishin has taught meditation for more than 20 years and also eared his PhD, researching meditation applied to healthy care and compassion.

{images of host shrine for the retreat}
For inquiries, contact:
Minimum participation age: 15
Discounts available for students, groups of 3 or more, and Kyoto locals: please inquire
NOTE: Venue will be at Gosha Shrine, but we will meet just outside Tofukuji Station and head there together.

1-Day Deep Relaxation and Mindfulness Retreat
2025-12-22 08:30 - 16:00
A relaxing, and refreshing, yet informative day, gradually going deeper into mindful meditation practice.
The day will start by meeting at Tofukuji Station.
This unique 1-day retreat experience will begin with a contemplative walk together through a quiet yet beautiful temple complex and see some special Buddhist statues, while we introduce ourselves to each other, and while we go over some basics of the theory behind mindfulness practices. We will then go to our host shrine, the small yet incredibly scenic Gosha Daimyojin Shrine, tucked into a part of town, hidden behind the Fushimi Inari mountain. We will spend most of the day at a private meditation room within the shrine. [funds from the retreat support maintenance of the shrine]
The guided meditations through the day will help us gradually relax more and more, as we also increase our awareness and concentration. In between, we will have time for questions and discussion as well.
Retreat leader: “Jishin” has taught meditation for more than 20 years, practicing at temples in Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. He is ordained in the Japanese Shingon tradition and also holds a PhD with a focus on Buddhist Studies. Jishin has published and spoken around the world on the application of meditation to care in modern times.
Lunch, tea, and snacks included

{images of host shrine for the retreat}
Optional addition [additional ¥3,000]: Waterfall Meditation – the Gosha shrine includes a beautiful waterfall grotto for the traditional Japanese practice of “takigyo,” meaning waterfall meditation. If anyone would like to close the day with this practice the shrine will provide the special clothing and laundry service, with extra tea service. Jishin will provide the instruction and chanting. This is not for everyone, but can be a very unique experience as very few locations offer this unique practice.

For Inquiries, contact:

Minimum participation age: 15
Discounts available for groups of 3 or more, students, and Kyoto locals: please inquire

1-Day retreat tour: Secret Waterfalls of Fushimi Inari and Serene Sennyuji
2025-12-20 10:00 - 15:30
This contemplative tour takes you through beautiful back-road temples and shrines, before heading into the hidden mountain trails behind Fushimi Inari Shrine, mixed with meditation sessions in quiet, serene areas without the tourists.
We will begin the day visiting some small yet serene and gorgeous temples in the Sennyuji temple complex. We will learn some background about the historic statues and the key place of those teachings in the development of Buddhist meditation in Japan. We will also see some famous Japanese garden views in one of the remote temples, where the serenity invites contemplative introspection.
Meditation rooms are available in some temple spaces, while in another, we will practice a mini-walking meditation pilgrimage after learning about some of the Japanese pilgrimage traditions.
The tour continues with hidden back-mountain shrines, each offering a special mystique. Some of these areas are used for a traditional Japanese spiritual tradition of “taki-gyo” or “waterfall meditation.” We will have some meditation sessions and lunch in a typically off-limits shrine room.
The trails will ultimately lead us around the back, less-traveled paths of Fushimi Inari Shrine, learning how this special famous shrine grew and developed, and the roles it plays in Japanese spirituality.
The variety of environments you can see within a single part of the day should leave a lasting impression, and alongside the practices we do in these spaces, hopefully deep inspiration as well.
Meeting Place: Tofukuji Station
For questions, contact us at:
note: taxes, and entree fees. When registering, please alert us to any feed allergies or dietary restrictions.
However, please bring a bento-type lunch for our picnic along the way.
(If you would like to register a group of 3 or more, feel free to inquire about group discounts!)

Kuya Falls and the Mountain Rivers: A Half-Day of Mountain Hiking and Healing
2025-12-17 08:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-07 09:00 - 13:00
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 through Japanese history. A day filled with immersing yourself in the magic of nature, living with the traditions of centuries of contemplatives who came before.
We will have also hike to a beautiful spot on the river, in the mountain gorge with flowing rapids for a picnic and sharing of our experiences.
CONTACT us for inquiries:
Price includes plant-based snacks, taxes, and fees.
Please feel free to ask us about group discounts for 3 or more people

1-day Temple Retreat & Tour: Jingoji and Takao Area
2025-12-09 09:00 - 13:00
When Kukai, the founder of Esoteric Buddhism in Japan, returned to Kyoto with new teachings, Jingoji was his first temple of residence. Well before Kukai founded the now-famous UNESCO heritage sites of Toji and Koyasan, he began teaching at this more remote mountain temple. It’s soothing river just outside the grounds and the stone stairs leading up to the temple feel like they transport you to another world outside the busy city life. The temple’s main statue is a Medicine Buddha and the temple and surrounding grounds have been known for traditions of healing through the centuries.
Besides learning some background that this temple played in Japan’s religious, historical, and cultural development, guests will learn about the many symbols that dot the land and have a chance to practice various forms of its traditional meditations. We will learn forms of breathwork and visualization throughout the day, as well as walking meditations and exercising our senses within the nature.

Join us for this refreshing, revitalizing, and beautiful day in Kyoto’s gorgeous northern mountains!

CONTACT us for inquiries
Meeting place: Kyoto Station.
Note: Listed price includes plant-based snacks, taxes, and entree fees

1-Day retreat tour: Meditation at Sennyuji and the Secret Waterfalls of Fushimi Inari
2025-12-07 09:00 - 15:30 | Tofukuji Sation, 東山区本町12-224, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan
This contemplative tour takes you through beautiful back-road temples and shrines, before heading into the hidden mountain trails behind Fushimi Inari Shrine, mixed with meditation sessions in quiet, serene areas without the tourists.
We will begin the day visiting some small yet serene and gorgeous temples in the Sennyuji temple complex. We will learn some background about the historic statues and the key place of those teachings in the development of Buddhist meditation in Japan. We will also see some famous Japanese garden views in one of the remote temples, where the serenity invites contemplative introspection.
Meditation rooms are available in some temple spaces, while in another, we will practice a mini-walking meditation pilgrimage after learning about some of the Japanese pilgrimage traditions.
The tour continues with hidden back-mountain shrines, each offering a special mystique. Some of these areas are used for a traditional Japanese spiritual tradition of “taki-gyo” or “waterfall meditation.” We will have some meditation sessions and lunch in a typically off-limits shrine room.
The trails will ultimately lead us around the back, less-traveled paths of Fushimi Inari Shrine, learning how this special famous shrine grew and developed, and the roles it plays in Japanese spirituality. [You may try out the Taki-gyo experience for an extra 5000 yen! (special clothing, instruction, and tea afterwards will be provided)].
The variety of environments you can see within a single part of the day should leave a lasting impression, and alongside the practices we do in these spaces, hopefully deep inspiration as well.
Meeting Place: Tofukuji Station
For questions, contact us at:
note: listed cost includes plant-based lunch, taxes, and entree fees. When registering, please alert us to any feed allergies or dietary restrictions.
(If you would like to register a group of 3 or more, feel free to inquire about group discounts!)

1-Day Deep Relaxation and Mindfulness Retreat
2025-11-26 09:30 - 16:00 | Tofukuji Sation, 東山区本町12-224, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan
A relaxing, and refreshing, yet informative day, gradually going deeper into mindful meditation practice.
The day will start by meeting at Tofukuji Station.
This unique 1-day retreat experience will begin with a contemplative walk together through a quiet yet beautiful temple complex and see some special Buddhist statues, while we introduce ourselves to each other, and while we go over some basics of the theory behind mindfulness practices. We will then go to our host shrine, the small yet incredibly scenic Gosha Daimyojin Shrine, tucked into a part of town, hidden behind the Fushimi Inari mountain. We will spend most of the day at a private meditation room within the shrine. [funds from the retreat support maintenance of the shrine]
The guided meditations through the day will help us gradually relax more and more, as we also increase our awareness and concentration. In between, we will have time for questions and discussion as well.
Retreat leader: “Jishin” has taught meditation for more than 20 years, practicing at temples in Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. He is ordained in the Japanese Shingon tradition and also holds a PhD with a focus on Buddhist Studies. Jishin has published and spoken around the world on the application of meditation to care in modern times.
Lunch, tea, and snacks included
Optional addition [additional ¥3,000]: Waterfall Meditation – the Gosha shrine includes a beautiful waterfall grotto for the traditional Japanese practice of “takigyo,” meaning waterfall meditation. If anyone would like to close the day with this practice the shrine will provide the special clothing and laundry service, with extra tea service. Jishin will provide the instruction and chanting. This is not for everyone, but can be a very unique experience as very few locations offer this unique practice.

For Inquiries, contact:

Minimum participation age: 15
Discounts available for groups of 3 or more, students, and Kyoto locals: please inquire

1-day Meditation Retreat: Compassion for body, mind, and world
2025-10-25 09:30 - 2025-11-05 16:00 | Tofukuji Sation, 東山区本町12-224, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan
Spend the day treating your body and mind right. We will begin with some relaxation meditations, but as the day goes on, you will learn a variety of compassion meditations, beginning with more self-compassion and release, gradually working with group compassion meditations for the world.
Proceeds from retreat will help maintain the primary venue, Gosha Shrine (smaller temples and shrines need support to survive, as they don’t receive the donations that bigger more popular places do) As both a beautiful, sacred place to host the retreat, and a place that needs more visitors, IJJ aims to support mutual beneficial connections like this. [For an optional extra 5,000 yen, we can also add a waterfall meditation on site at the end of the retreat].
Special Organic Buddhist Vegetarian lunch included! Tea, coffee and snacks through the day also included.
Learning several compassion based meditations through the course of the day, and working through them with a small group, you will come out of the day feeling refreshed and revitalized, ready to start anew in 2025. A perfect treat for your body and mind in the new year 😉
Retreat leader: Jishin is ordained in the Shingon Buddhist tradition, but previously also trained at temples in Thailand, Taiwan, and Korea. Jishin has taught meditation for more than 20 years and also eared his PhD, researching meditation applied to healthy care and compassion.
For inquiries, contact:
Minimum participation age: 15
Discounts available for students, groups of 3 or more, and Kyoto locals: please inquire
NOTE: Venue will be at Gosha Shrine, but we will meet just outside Tofukuji Station and head there together.

Reiki Healing Tour: The Origins and Practices of Reiki in Kyoto's Mountains
2025-10-22 08:30 - 13:00, 2025-09-16 08:30 - 13:00

Kuya Falls and the Mountain Rivers: A Half-Day of Mountain Hiking and Healing
2025-10-07 08:00 - 11:00
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 through Japanese history. A day filled with immersing yourself in the magic of nature, living with the traditions of centuries of contemplatives who came before.
We will have also hike to a beautiful spot on the river, in the mountain gorge for some final sharing of our experiences.
CONTACT us for inquiries:
Price includes taxes, and fees.
Please feel free to ask us about group discounts for 3 or more people

Kuya Falls and the Mountain Rivers: A Day of Mountain Hiking and Healing
2025-09-24 09:30 - 13:00

Short Meditations with Discussion: Moral vs. Immoral Mindfulness
2025-08-12 14:00 - 16:30 | あんてなショップふっと, 141 Sujiyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8061, Japan
Come enjoy some super healthy raw vegan cafe food and drinks at Kiko’s Pop-up cafe. [Event is free or by donation, but cafe items cost money]
Jishin will lead a few short meditations, and also share a little about their own research and experience with the benefits and pitfalls of mindfulness from ethical perspectives. We will have open dialog, conversations, and Q&A on that and other topics that participants are interested in.
Come enjoy some stories and conversations, alongside revitalizing your body with healthy drinks and food. 🙂
The location is the Community space at “Tsukaesutejidai”
A little south of the area between Karasuma Oike Station and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
600-8061 Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Sujiya-cho 141

1-Day retreat tour: Meditation at Sennyuji and the Secret Waterfalls of Fushimi Inari
2025-08-10 08:00 - 15:30 | Tofukuji Station, 東山区本町12-224, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan
This contemplative tour takes you through beautiful back-road temples and shrines, before heading into the hidden mountain trails behind Fushimi Inari Shrine, mixed with meditation sessions in quiet, serene areas without the tourists.
We will begin the day visiting some small yet serene and gorgeous temples in the Sennyuji temple complex. We will learn some background about the historic statues and the key place of those teachings in the development of Buddhist meditation in Japan. We will also see some famous Japanese garden views in one of the remote temples, where the serenity invites contemplative introspection.
Meditation rooms are available in some temple spaces, while in another, we will practice a mini-walking meditation pilgrimage after learning about some of the Japanese pilgrimage traditions.
The tour continues with hidden back-mountain shrines, each offering a special mystique. Some of these areas are used for a traditional Japanese spiritual tradition of “taki-gyo” or “waterfall meditation.” We will have some meditation sessions and lunch in a typically off-limits shrine room.
The trails will ultimately lead us around the back, less-traveled paths of Fushimi Inari Shrine, learning how this special famous shrine grew and developed, and the roles it plays in Japanese spirituality. You may try out the Taki-gyo experience for an extra 1000 yen! (special clothing will be provided).
The variety of environments you can see within a single part of the day should leave a lasting impression, and alongside the practices we do in these spaces, hopefully deep inspiration as well.
Meeting Place: Tofukuji Station
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note: listed cost includes plant-based lunch, taxes, and entree fees. When registering, please alert us to any feed allergies or dietary restrictions.
{If you would like to register a group of 3 or more, feel free to inquire about group discounts!}
