Overview
Mindful walking retreat through Kurashiki's preserved Edo-period Bikan district. Walk slowly through willow-lined canals, visit traditional craftspeople, practice present-moment awareness in a 300-year-old setting. Includes indigo dyeing workshop.
What's Included
- Mindful walking guide
- Indigo dyeing workshop
- Traditional meals
- Historical walking route
- Craftspeople visits
Typical Day
- 9:00 AM — Opening circle and mindfulness intro
- 9:30 AM — Slow walking meditation along canals
- 10:30 AM — Visit to traditional craft workshop
- 11:00 AM — Hands-on indigo dyeing experience
- 12:00 PM — Traditional lunch
- 1:00 PM — Walking meditation to historical sites
- 2:00 PM — Tea break at 200-year-old cafe
- 2:30 PM — Solo mindful exploration time
- 3:30 PM — Group reflection and closing circle
