Overview
Historic onsen town where Tokugawa Ieyasu once bathed. Zen temple stay combined with traditional hot spring bathing. Bamboo grove meditation, river-side zazen, and bamboo craft workshop. The sound of the Katsura River accompanies all meditation.
What's Included
- Temple lodging
- All meals
- Traditional bathing
- Zen meditation instruction
- Bamboo craft workshop
Typical Day
- 6:00 AM — Temple morning meditation
- 7:00 AM — Japanese breakfast
- 8:00 AM — Onsen bath in historic bathhouse
- 9:30 AM — Bamboo grove meditation
- 10:30 AM — River-side zazen
- 11:30 AM — Light lunch
- 1:00 PM — Bamboo craft workshop
- 3:00 PM — Free onsen time
- 4:00 PM — Tea ceremony
- 5:30 PM — Dinner
- 7:00 PM — Evening meditation by the river
