Overview
Meditation retreat in the Togakushi Mountains — birthplace of Togakure-ryu ninjutsu and home to ancient Shinto shrines. Meditate in 1,000-year-old cedar groves. Includes mountain hiking meditation and waterfall purification ceremony.
What's Included
- Mountain lodge lodging
- All meals
- Guided meditation sessions
- Mountain hiking
- Waterfall purification ceremony
Typical Day
- 6:00 AM — Mountain sunrise meditation
- 7:00 AM — Hearty mountain breakfast
- 8:30 AM — Hike to ancient cedar grove
- 10:00 AM — Forest meditation
- 11:00 AM — Shinto shrine visit
- 12:30 PM — Packed lunch in nature
- 1:30 PM — Hike to waterfall
- 2:30 PM — Waterfall purification (takigyo)
- 4:00 PM — Return to lodge, rest
- 5:30 PM — Dinner
- 7:00 PM — Evening meditation circle
