Compare 8 Days Yoga Tour and Zen Meditation Retreat in Japan by Hisgo
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| Duration | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 1,850 |
| Price Per Day | $ 231 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included |
7 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners |
| Description |
Join studio-yoggy, the largest yoga studio network in Japan for an exciting yoga tour and Zen meditation retreat. First, experience our unique atmosphere and teaching approach with our Japanese kula at one of our studios in Tokyo. Then, travel for a two-day Zen meditation and yoga retreat at Takao-san Temple, an hour outside of Tokyo. Next, we travel to Yokohama for the annual Yoga Festa for day-long yoga activities and fun. The final day may be used for free time or to go on an optional side-trip to the seaside, spiritual city of Kamakura. All skill levels and abilities are welcome. |
Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo
Check-in your hotel.
Tokyo
Day 2: Orientation
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Stay in Tokyo
Yoga at studio-yoggy’s Shinjuku West Studio.
Sightseeing tour through Shinjuku’s Metropolitan Government area with stunning views.
Day 3: Travel to Takao Temple
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Takao Temple
Retreat led by lead studio-yoggy instructors to feature:
Shojin ryo-ri: Japanese traditional vegetarian dish
(Original vegetarian dish for Buddhist monks)
Shakyo practice (Hand-copying sutra)
Yoga lecture by Yasushi
Day 4: Morning Ritual
Meals: Breakfast
Stay in Tokyo
Morning yoga practice
Goma (Fire ritual for spiritual cleansing)
Hiking to the top of Mount Takao (about 40 minutes from the temple)
Go to onsen (Hot spring) by Takao station
Return to Tokyo, Check in hotel
Day 5: Yoga at studio-yoggy’s Shinjuku West Studio
Meals: Breakfast
Stay in Tokyo
Visit Meiji Jingu-mae Shrine (the Emperor’s shrine)
Sightseeing in Omotesando, Harajuku
Photographs with Hachiko by Shibuya crossing
Afternoon tea
Day 6: Travel to Yokohama for Yoga Festa for daylong event
Meals: Breakfast
Tokyo
Day 7: Free time, or optional side trip to Kamakura, the spiritual heart of Japan
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Stay at Tokyo
Day 8: Tour/Retreat Ends
Meals: Breakfast
